A bright, fresh delicate white wine.
Tasting Notes
Bright yellow color with greenish reflections. Delicate hints of apple, citrus and nuances of white fruits. Fresh and salty, with a long and elegant finish.
Vinification
Harvest in the early hours of the dawn so as to preserve the aromas and a subsequent soft pressing of the skins. Fermentation of the must with selected yeasts at a controlled temperature of 13 ° for 10 days. Matured in stainless steel tanks for 3 months.
Producer
Now 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 to vinify the grapes grown in the vineyards of “Masseria Monticello”.The winery has enjoyed constant investment over the years and is today a thoroughly modern winery, with a capacity of 120,000 hl of wine and a barrel room housing 1000 French and American oak barriques.The company is certified BRCGS/IFS, BRCGS Ethical ICEA Organic, EQUALITAS .
Specifications
| Year | |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar |
100% Verdejo |
| Country | Italy |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% |
| Units of Alcohol |
9.4 units
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| Type | White Wine |
| Food Matches |
Pair with dishes based on fish, shellfish and seafood, typical of Salento region. Also excellent on its own, as an aperitif or with appetizers based on delicate cheeses, unseasoned cured meats and vegetables.
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| Cellaring Potential | Awaiting info |
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Allergen Information
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Contain sulphites |
| Region | Puglia |
| Appellation | IGP Salento |
