Iulius - Negroamaro wine

Denomination: Negroamaro Salento PGI

Type: Red wine

Grape variety: Negroamaro

Production area: Salento

Cultivation system: espalier

Vinification: the grapes, harvested at the right point of ripeness, are de-stemmed, pressed and conveyed to the winemakers. Here the must follows a temperature-controlled fermentation of about 6-8 days with continuous pumping over and punching down for at least the first two-thirds of the fermentation.

Colour: intense red.

On the nose: it is an austere wine, with a wide range of aromas, red-berried fruits and spicy notes typical of Negroamaro.

On the palate: it is a full-bodied, very persistent red.

Food pairings: it goes well with cheeses, cured meats and grilled meats and first courses with sauce.

ABV: 13.5%

Serving temperature: 18-20° C