Arneide IGP Salento Rosso Barricato 2020

Denomination: Arneide

Classification: IGP – SALENTO – ROSSO (Red)

Production Area: Leverano (Lecce)

Grape: 70% Negroamaro, 30% Primitivo.

Alcohol by volume: 14% vol.

Soil: alluvial origin soil, mixed (sand, silt and clay) with calcareous zones

Yield: 6 tons of grapes per ha

Training method: “sapling”

Vineyard density: 4500-5000 plants per ha

Vinification: after a deep selection of the grapes, they are passed through a de-stemmer (no crushing). The must is left to soak in contact with the skins in steel vats for 10-12 days at a controlled temperature of 24-26°. After the fermentation process the wine ages 16-18 months in French barriques and at least 3 months in bottles.

Ageing: 4 years or more depending on the harvest; it’s a red wine with high ageing potential

TASTING NOTES

Color: intense ruby red

Bouquet: full-bodied and persistent, with hints of ripe red berry fruits

Taste: soft, with velvety tannins, juicy and balanced

Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C

Pairing: grilled red meat, bushmeat and aged cheese