Verdeca "Ampelo" 2010
Puglia, the heel of the Italian boot is a long flat region with prolific production of both wine and table grapes as well as olive oil and is an important agricultural region.
South of Brindisi lies the Salento peninsula that extends towards Albania and Greece and is Italy’s easternmost point. The finest wines are produced in the Salento peninsula where the soil is red on a calcareous base. Though the climate is hot it is not torrid, thanks to the cooling influence of breezes coming off the Adriatic and Ionian seas.
Cantina Terre di Sava is situated near Taranto in Puglia and more precisely in the northern area of the Salento peninsula. The Cooperative has 1,500 members whose majority of the 500 hectares of vineyards fall within the Primitivo di Mandura DOC appellation. The winery produces modern styled wines and is part of the San Marzano Group.
Grapes: 100% Verdeca grapes from hillside vineyards around the village of San Marzano in the Salento area of Puglia
Soil: Clay Vines per Hectare: 4000
Harvest: By hand at the end of August
Vinification: The grapes were de-stemmed, gently crushed and left with skin contact for 24 hours. Fermentation took place at 12-14C in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. No wood was used. Maturation took place in stainless steel tanks until bottled.
Colour: Pale yellow with greenish tinges.
Taste: Fresh, dry, white wine with an aroma of dried peaches; this is a full flavoured and fruity wine with a subtle hint of tropical fruits on the palate
Serve: Chilled to accompany seafood dishes, crustaceans, poached fish in a light sauce.
