WINE OF THE WEEK: CANTELE SALENTO IGT NEGROMARO ROSATO 2011 ‹ Vine Box | Wine Store

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WINE OF THE WEEK: CANTELE SALENTO IGT NEGROMARO ROSATO 2011

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Vineyard Location: Guagnano
Orientation: North-south
Elevation: 200 ft
Trellising: Spur pruned cordon
Vines Planted: 1972-1982
Vines/Acre: 2,025
Yield/Acre: 37 ql.
Soil: Calcareous, siliceous and clay
Vinifcation
Maceration on the skins for 12-18 hours, free-run must is fermented in stainless steel at a controlled temperature of 58° F
Tasting Notes
Color: Clear rose
Bouquet: Notes of rose and red geranium mingle with fruit notes of stawberry and cherry
Flavor: Pleasant with vibrant freshness and persistent !avor
Pairings: Suitable for cheese sou”é, soups, vegetable dishes and #sh
Alcohol Content: 13%