FSM IPNEG
Vine variety: Negroamaro.
Area: San Marzano, Salento, Puglia. At about 100 meters above sea level.
Soil: Medium clay texture, shallow and with good skeletal soil.
Farming type: Espalier (5,000 vines per hectare).
Grape harvest: Second and third week of September.
Vinification: Thermo-controlled maceration for about 10 days, followed by alcoholic fermentation with selected yeasts.
Ageing: In stainless steel tanks.
Tasting notes: Purple red colour with black-violet hues; intense and persistent bouquet, with hints of blackcurrant and soft fruits, spicy, with thyme notes; a robust wine, velvety and harmonious with a long and pleasantly flavoured finish.
Best served with: Richly flavoured first courses, all types of meat and mature cheese.
Serving temperature: 16-18 °C.
Accolades per vintage 2017:
SELECTIONS MONDIALES DES VINS CANADA 2018 - Gold Medal
MONDE SELECTION BRUXELLES 2018 -Gold Medal
BERLINER WEIN TROPHY 2018 – SPRING TASTING - Gold Medal
GILBERT & GAILLARD INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGE 2018 - Gold Medal
LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION 2018 - Silver Medal
CONCOURS MONDIAL DE BRUXELLES 2018 - Silver Medal
LYON INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION 2018 - Silver Medal
MUNDUS VINI 2018 – SPRING TASTING - Silver Medal
Denomination | IGP |
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Grape used | Negroamaro |
Category | Red Wines |
Region | Puglia |
Brand | San Marzano Vini |
Vintage | 2017 |
Alcohol | 13.5° |