Negroamaro DOC Salice Salentino Rosso Riserva - Cantalupi - Conti Zecca 2023

The Negroamaro DOC Salice Salentino Rosso Riserva "Cantalupi" by Conti Zecca is a wine that captures the essence of Salento, one of the most fascinating wine-growing areas of Puglia. Famous for the production of intense wines full of personality, Salento offers ideal conditions for the cultivation of Negroamaro, a vine that gives life to rich, profound and well-structured wines. Conti Zecca, with its long history and dedication to quality, uses Negroamaro grapes selected from their own vineyards to produce "Cantalupi", a reserve that represents the excellence of their portfolio.

The winery places great attention in the care of the vineyards and in the winemaking process, combining traditional methods with modern technologies to ensure the optimal expression of the grape variety and terroir. The "Cantalupi" Riserva is the result of a careful selection of the best grapes, followed by refinement in oak barriques which contributes to enriching the wine with aromatic complexity and an elegant tannic structure.

Visually, Salice Salentino Rosso Riserva "Cantalupi" has an intense ruby ​​red color, with garnet reflections that anticipate the maturity and richness of the wine. On the nose, the bouquet is complex and enveloping, with dominant notes of ripe red fruit, spices, chocolate and a light touch of tobacco and vanilla, the result of aging in wood which adds layers of depth without overpowering the fruity character of Negroamaro.

In the mouth, the wine demonstrates great structure and impeccable balance. The tannins are soft and well integrated, supported by good acidity which gives freshness to the sip. The flavors of ripe red fruits blend with spicy and balsamic notes, leading to a long and persistent finish that leaves a pleasant sensation of warmth and harmony.

Ideal to accompany rich and structured dishes, such as grilled red meats, game-based dishes, mature cheeses and traditional Apulian recipes, "Cantalupi" Riserva is also a meditation wine, which invites you to discover its many gustatory and aromatic facets .

In conclusion, the Negroamaro DOC Salice Salentino Rosso Riserva "Cantalupi" by Conti Zecca is a wine that expresses with elegance and strength the character of the vine and the richness of the Salento territory, offering an intense and satisfying tasting experience, the fruit of passion and The winery's commitment to producing high quality wines.