menhir salento - verdeca igt

100% Verdeca

Salento, Italy

12%

9 - 11° C

Fermented at a controlled temperature of 15°C for 15 days in stainless steel tanks.

After fermentation, the wine rests on fine lees for at least 3 months in stainless steel tanks.

Pale straw yellow with greenish highlights

Notes of exotic fruits and citrus hints of citron and lime, followed by floral notes of elderflower.  Well-balanced, with a pleasant sip characterized by sapidity and persistence.

Best paired with a fish dishes, white meats or enjoyed as an aperitif.

100% Negroamaro

Salice Salentino, Italy

13%

13 - 18° C

Fermented with maceration at 22–24°C for 10 days

Bright ruby robe with garnet reflections

A complex and varied bouquet, starting with notes of wild berries, blueberry, and cherry in spirit, followed by delicate spicy hints of cinnamon, undergrowth, and coffee, framed by a balsamic touch.  Well-bodied, fresh, and harmonious, supported by balanced tannins. The finish is persistent with toasted notes.

Perfect with mixed roasted meats and dishes featuring truffle or porcini mushrooms. Also excellent with medium to long-aged cheeses.

100% Primitivo

Salento, Italy

15%

17 - 18° C

Fermented with maceration at 24°C for 15 days

Deep ruby red with garnet highlights

The warm sun of this region enriches the bouquet with dense and concentrated aromas: black cherry in jam and syrup, plum, mulberry, vanilla, cloves, carob, licorice, and juniper berries.  The texture is reflected on the palate, offering a full-bodied, structured, and pleasantly smooth wine. The finish reveals echoes of herbal notes.

Perfect with roasted or stewed meat dishes. Also excellent with legumes, porcini mushrooms, and aged hard cheeses.