CantineSanMarzanoFNegroamaroSalentoI.G.P.2021

<p>Cantine San Marzano F Negroamaro Salento I.G.P. 2021 </p><p>Among the oldest Negramaro vineyards in Salento, we have long searched for grapes suitable for expressing the soul of this noble vine. We have chosen only three vineyards and F is the letter we used to indicate them. F of Feudi di San Marzano. Part of our history, this letter has become a quality mark for Negramaro, symbol of our passion for this ancient and difficult grape.</p><p>Grape variety : Negroamaro.</p><p>Area: Contrada di Monte La Conca, between San Marzano (TA) and Francavilla Fontana (BR).</p><p>Soil: Residual red earth with a fine texture with a calcareous substrate, sparse rocky outcrops and an intense presence of iron oxides.</p><p>Cultivation: Sapling (4,500 vines per hectare).</p><p>Harvest : Last week of September.</p><p>Winemaking: The grapes are harvested manually in small baskets. Maceration: 18 days on 80% of the mass, 25 days on 20%, with indigenous yeasts selected in the vineyard. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature of 24-26 °C.</p><p>Aging: In French and Caucasian oak barriques for 12 months.</p><p>Organoleptic characteristics: Very deep and deep purple red colour; rich and complex aroma, with notes of spices, berries and cherry jam; wine with great body, soft and harmonious, rich in noble tannins, with a pleasantly persistent finish.</p><p>Pairing: Robust first courses, red meats, game, mature cheeses. Meditation wine.</p><p>Serve at : 18 °C.</p>