Copertino Rosso

Producer:
Cupertinum Cantina Sociale Cooperativa Di Copertino
Region:
Puglia
Grape:
Negroamaro (90%), Malvasia Nera (10%)
Classification:
DOC Copertino
Vintage:
2010
Capacity:
0.75 l

A dry red wine made from native Puglia grapes, Negroamaro and Black Malvasia. The DOC Copertino appellation is a small zone in the south-east of Lecce, in the midway between the Ionian and Adriatic Sea. The vine was already cultivated in the Middle Ages, and thanks to the unique microclimate of Copertino the zone was awarded a DOC status in 1977. The zone is characterized by a winegrowing method called ad alberello, Italian for tree, the vine tree reaches 1 metre hight. The Copertino Rosso of our producer is an excellent wine awarded by many Italian wine guides. Rich, velvety and fruity the wine attracts by its color and pleasant taste

Details

Color: ruby red with burgundy reflections.
Aroma: rich, complex, notes of blackberry, plum and black pepper.
Flavor: warm, soft, round, elegant.
Food matching: excellent with meat-based dishes, also grilled meats.
Serving temperature: 18°C.
Alcohol content: 13%.

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