Description
VITICULTURE
Tommaso Rubino, a firm believer in Salento’s potential, acquired in the 1980’s four separate estates to demonstrate the diversity of the region.
The Uggio Santa Teresa estate in Brindisi provides the fruit for this scrumptious wine. Vineyards at 100 metres above sea level, spurred cordon trained at 500 vines per hectare. Planted in 1998 the vineyard yields 80 kg per ha.
WINEMAKING
Fermented in stainless steel vats, with a 12 day maceration at a controlled temperature and malolactic fermentation.
OAK TREATMENT
No oak treatment
TASTING NOTE
An intense, smooth and charming wine. Fruity and spicy on the palate, it combines its structure with balanced acidity and well-defined tannins. Intense ruby red, with persistent and intense blueberry, blackberry and black cherry fruits. Soft, harmonic and velvet smooth tannins.
FOOD MATCHING
Ideal with ravioli or bolognaise, roast lamb and semi-cured cheeses.
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
- Blend: 100% Negroamaro
- ABV: 13%
- Closure: Technical cork
- Colour: Red
- Style: Still wine
- Suitable for Vegetarians: No
- Suitable for Vegans: No
- Organic: No
- Biodynamic: No
