Leone de Castris
50 Vendemmia Salice Salentino Riserva DOC
- Origin
- Italy, Puglia
- Varietal
- Red
- Composition
- 95% Negroamaro, 5% Malvasia Nera di Lecce
- Soil
- clay, medium texture
- Fermentation
- 8-10 days in stainless steel vats at 68-72 °F
- Aging
- 12 months in 30hl French oak barrels
- First vintage
- 1954
- Production
- 650,000 bottles
Tasting Notes
Intense red color with hints of garnet.
On the nose, it displays fruity notes of blackberry and black cherry, along with notes of basil and sweet spices from aging in oak barrels.
On the palate, it is smooth and balanced, with powerful yet never intrusive tannins. Long, fruity finish.
