Palmenti Negroamaro Salento IGP

PRODUCTION AREA

Contrada di Monte la Conca, between San Marzano and Francavilla Fontana (BR), Salento, Puglia. The climate is characterised by high temperatures all year round, with very little rainfall and a wide temperature range between night and day, which has a positive influence on the quality of the grapes. The soil is loamy, finely textured and rich in iron oxides that give the topsoil the distinctive red hue. Calcareous subsoil (limestone) with few emerging rocks

VINIFICATION

Hand-harvest of slightly overripe grapes. Destemming and crushing followed by cold soak maceration at 8°C for about 24-48 hours. Thermo-controlled maceration and alcoholic fermentation for about 10 days with autochthonous yeasts at 24-26°C. Final drawing off
with soft pressing machines

TASTING NOTES

Very deep purple red; wide and complex to the nose, with notes of spices, soft fruit and cherry jam. A full-bodied wine, soft and balanced, rich in fine tannins, with a pleasant long lasting finish

BEST SERVED WITH

Savoury first courses, red meats, game and aged cheese