Menhir Negroamaro – N. ZERO IGP Salento

Colour: Intensely ruby red in color with violet hues
Bouquet: On the nose, intriguing hints of wild strawberry, blackberry, raspberry, black pepper and eucalyptus
Taste: Fresh on the palate, harmonious, dynamic and enveloping, with present tannins and well-balanced freshness. Long and coherent finish with echoes of spices and red fruits.

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Description

Colour: Intensely ruby red in color with violet hues
Bouquet: On the nose, intriguing hints of wild strawberry, blackberry, raspberry, black pepper and eucalyptus
Taste: Fresh on the palate, harmonious, dynamic and enveloping, with present tannins and well-balanced freshness. Long and coherent finish with echoes of spices and red fruits.

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Specifications

DESIGNATION
Negroamaro I.G.T. Salento
GRAPE
100% Negroamaro
VINEYARD LOCATION
Salento
SOIL COMPOSITION
Medium-deep over layers of limestone rock
AGE OF VINES
15 years
TRAINING SYSTEM
Spurred cordon
YIELD PER HECTARE
80 quintals/ha
ANNUAL PRODUCTION
150.000 bottles
FIRST VINTAGE
2005
HARVEST
By hand in the second week of September
VINIFICATION
Fermentation with maceration at 22-24°C for 10 days
AGING
6 months in stainless steel tanks
ALCOHOL
14%

The Producer

The brothers Gaetano and Vito Marangelli have had a specific view of business due to a journey in Salento and so Menhir Salento takes place in 2002. It starts growing thanks to friends and collaborators, and also to Miriam Daniele: Brand Ambassador who has Salento in her heart.

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