Paolo Leo, Pianerosse Negroamaro IGT

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Paolo Leo

Ripe red fruit and currant jam; plum, black pepper spice; full-bodied, fresh, balanced, with a fruity, lingering finish.

Producer Information

The cellars occupy a total area of about 24,000 square meters. The first is located in the heart of the Salice Salentino DOC (San donaci) the second, inaugurated in August 2020, is located at the gates of the Primitivo di Manduria DOC (Monteparano).

They are equipped with a state-of-the-art winemaking plant, a large barrel cellar and a modern cutting-edge bottling line capable of reaching 7000 bottles per hour. The winery is flanked by the farm Masseria Carritelli that is surrounded by vineyards.

Wine Making

The grapes are destemmed and fermented at a controlled temperature of 22-24 °C for 8-10 days; fermentation with selected yeasts and malolactic fermentation. Aged for 3 months in stainless steel vessels.

Tasting Note

Ripe red fruit and currant jam; plum, black pepper spice; full-bodied, fresh, balanced, with a fruity, lingering finish.

Food Matching

Seasoned pasta dishes, roast meat and mushroom dishes; cured meats and medium-aged cheeses; risotto with vegetables, pizza.

Technical Details

Colour	Red
Style	Still
Country	Italy
Region	Puglia
Abv	13%
Grapes	100% Negroamaro
Wine Body	Full
More Features	Vegetarian
Oak Ageing	None
Closure Type	Cork
Case Size	6
Unit Size	75 CL
Sulphites	Yes

Technical details
Colour	Red
Style	Still
Country	Italy
Region	Puglia
ABV	13%
Unit Size	75CL
Grapes	100% Negroamaro
Wine Body	Full
Oak Ageing	None
Closure	Cork
Sulphites	Yes
More Features	Vegetarian