CLASSIFICATION: Organic. Protected Geographical Indication.

COLOUR: red.

VINE: 90% Negroamaro, 10% Brindisi Malvasia Nera.

VINES/HECTARE: 4500 vines per hectare.

PRODUCTION AREA: Vines grown using thè alberello technique in thè area between Brindisi and Mesagne, about 150 meters above sea level, with high average temperatures and low rainfall.The soil composed of a deep mix topsoil and clay. HARVEST PERIOI : thè middle of september.

VINIFICATION: thè grapes are entirely hand picked in small cases - harvesting at night. Thermo-controlled maceration for approximately 15 days, followed by thermo-controlled alcoholic fermentation with selected yeats at 24°C.

AGEING: in stainless-steel tanks for 1 years, then in French oak barriques for at least 12 months.

ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS: bright ruby red with garnet shades, it has flavours of mature red fruit, with spicy notes that suggest black pepper and leather flavour. PAIRINGS soft tannins make it excellent with red meat, game, aged cheese and cured meats.

SERVING TEMPERATURA: Betweenl 6-18“C.

ALCOHQL: 14% Voi.