Leone de Castris
Salice Salentino Donna Lisa Rosso Riserva 2019
| Denomination | Salice Salentino DOC |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Apulia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 90% Negro Amaro, 10% Malvasia Nera di Brindisi |
| Year | 2019 |
| Product name | Salice Salentino Donna Lisa Rosso Riserva 2019 |
| Color | Barrel-aged Salice Salentino, deep red in colour with a garnet hue. |
| Perfume | The nose releases aromas of blueberry jam and blackcurrant, spicy notes of vanilla, liquorice and toasted nuances. |
| Taste | Full and velvety in the mouth, rich in elegant tannins. |
| Pairings | Suggested with roasts, game and ripe cheese. |
| Region | Apulia |
| Country | Italy |
Description
A still red from Puglia, produced by Leone de Castris, Salice Salentino Donna Lisa Negroamaro Riserva. 0.75 l bottle, 2019 vintage. A wine that tells the story of a family that has been producing excellent wines in Puglia since 1665. 90% Negro Amaro, 10% Malvasia Nera di Brindisi. The nose releases aromas of blueberry and blackcurrant jam, spicy notes of vanilla, licorice, and toasted nuances. Salice Salentino, aged in barriques, has a deep red color with a garnet edge. On the palate, it is full-bodied and velvety, rich with elegant tannins.
Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
- Start up year: 1665
- Oenologist: Matteo Esposito, Riccardo Cotarella
- Bottles produced: 2.500.000
- Hectares: 300
In the ‘60s, the direction of the Company was handled by Cavaliere del Lavoro, Salvatore Leone de Castris and thanks to him the company had an important development, both locally and internationally speaking. His know-how, of continuous improvement, is now carried on by his son Piernicola Leone de Castris, managing director since late ‘90s.
New vines have been planted over the years: Chardonnay and Sauvignon, going together with the traditional ones: Negroamaro, Malvasia nera, Verdeca, Moscato, Aleatico, Primitivo. The Winery’s production is very rich: red, white and rosé DOC wines (Salice Salentino, Locorotondo, Copertino, Primitivo di Manduria), interesting IGT Salento and Puglia wines, sparkling rosé and white wines. The entire selection is quite often awarded with prestigious recognitions and our products are present not only in European markets, but also in USA, Canada, Brasile, Autralia, Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, etc. Read more
| Name | Leone de Castris Salice Salentino Donna Lisa Negroamaro Riserva 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Salice Salentino DOC |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 90% Negro Amaro, 10% Malvasia Nera di Brindisi |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Apulia |
| Vendor | Leone de Castris |
| Origin | Salice Salentino |
| Plants per hectare | Sapling with 7,000 vines per ha |
| Yield per hectare | 50 quintals |
| Harvest | Manual harvesting in boxes with selection of the bunches. End of September |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |