A wine with plenty of body, ripe red fruits with toasted notes and a warm, velvety long finish. Jammy flavours and a touch of spice add a layer of complexity
Tombacco, Salice Salentino Riserva. Italy
Varietal(s): Negroamaro, Primitivo
Country: Italy
Region: Apulia
Vintage: 2012
ABV: 14%
Closure: CorkBackground Information
The production and maturing of Salice Salentino Riserve D.O.C. wine must be carried out within the grape growing area. Using the traditional winemaking method: daily pumping over for the first 3-5 days of fermentation then pumping every 2days for the following week. Fermentation temperature must not exceed 25° C. Once the alcoholic fermentation is over, the racking and soft pressing of the skins is carried out. The best conditions are prepared for the start of malo-lactic fermentation, once completed is placed to mature in wood. After ageing in wood the Salice Salentino Riserva D.O.C. is ready for bottling.
Tasting Note
A wine with plenty of body, ripe red fruits with toasted notes and a warm, velvety long finish. Jammy flavours and a touch of spice add a layer of complexity.Wine Suitability
Vegetarian: No
Vegan: No
Organic: No
Allergens: Sulphites