Leone de Castris
Five Roses Salento IGT
- Origin
- Italy, Puglia
- Varietal
- Rosé
- Composition
- 90% Negroamaro, 10% Malvasia Nera di Lecce
- Soil
- clay, medium texture
- Fermentation
- 20 days in stainless steel vats at 64-68 °F
- Aging
- 3 months in stainless steel tanks followed by 2 months in bottle
- First vintage
- 1943
- Production
- 160,000 bottles
Tasting Notes
Bright cherry-red color.
The nose enchants with juicy cherry and strawberry scents.
In the mouth, it is fresh and smooth, with a long, fruity finish.
