£24.64
Ideal for pairing with rich dishes or enjoying on its own, Paolo Leo Salice Salentino Riserva DOC is a full-bodied Italian red wine from the Salento region in Puglia. It features a bouquet of berries and blackcurrant, with soft tannins for a balanced palate.
- Made from Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera grapes, harvested at dawn to preserve freshness.
- Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, followed by additional maturation in large oak and stainless steel.
- With an alcohol content of 14%, it offers a powerful yet elegant drinking experience.
- Produced by Cantine Paolo Leo, a fifth-generation winery in San Donaci, Salento.
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Description
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Vegetarian
This wine is produced from the best autochthonous grapes in the area of Salice Salentino in Puglia. A long period of aging in Barrique gives a full body with a bouquest of berries and blackcurrant. Intense ruby red color, powerful but elegant and balanced on the palate, rich in red berries and soft tannins.
Please drink responsibly: The UK Chief Medical Officers recommend adults do not regularly drink more than 14 units per week.
| Typical Values per 100 ml |
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| Kcal 83.5 |
| kJ 349.5 |
Glass Bottle
Importer: North South Wines, OX27 8AL, UK.
Contains Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites Contains Sulphites
Brand: Paolo Leo
In its fifth generation, Paolo Leo is based in the Salento wine village of San Donaci. The story of this beautiful estate began at the turn of the twentieth century when Antonio Leo started vinifying the grapes grown in the vineyards of Masseria Monticello.They produce a range of wines that celebrate their region, specialising in native grape varieties and using winemaking techniques that seamlessly combine tradition and innovation.
Agent: North South Wines
Grape variety: Negroamaro, Malvasia Nera
Current vintage: 2019
Salento, located in the southern tip of Puglia, is renowned for its exceptional winemaking. The region benefits from a warm Mediterranean climate, with plenty of sunshine and mild sea breezes, which are ideal for growing robust red grapes such as Negroamaro.
Alcohol by volume: 14
Producer: Cantine Paolo Leo
The grapes are harvested at dawn to preserve freshness. They are then destemmed and softly pressed. Fermentation occurs at a controlled temperature of 26°C. The wine ages for 12 months in French oak barrels, followed by 4 months in large oak barrels, 4 months in stainless steel tanks, and 4 months in bottle.
