Salento Rosato IGT - Five Roses - Leone de Castris
Salento Rosato IGT - Five Roses - Leone de Castris

Salento Rosato IGT - Five Roses - Leone de Castris 2025

Leone de Castris
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Format: 75 cl

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Producer Leone de Castris
Name Salento Rosato IGT
Variety Negroamaro
Vintage 2025
Gradation 12.0%
Format 75 cl
Aromatic profile Fruity, fresh, notes of strawberry and cherry
Vinification method Controlled temperature fermentation
Region Apulia
Production area Salento
Country Italy
Type Rosé
Aging At least 2 months in steel, at least 1 month in bottle
Type of cask Stainless steel
Color Rosé
Serving temperature 10-12°C
Recommended consumption Up to 3 years from harvest
Pairing Appetizers, fish, light dishes

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The Salento Rosato IGT "Five Roses" by Leone de Castris represents a historic chapter in Italian viticulture, being the first rosé wine bottled and sold in Italy since 1943. This historic label gets its name from the five roses that adorn each bottle, each representing the generations of the de Castris family dedicated to winemaking.

Originating from the sun-soaked lands of Salento, in Puglia, this wine is the result of careful selection of Negroamaro grapes, with a small percentage of Malvasia Nera. The winemaking process begins with a brief maceration of the grapes at controlled temperatures, followed by fermentation in steel to preserve all the fruity aromas.

Visually, the Five Roses stands out for its bright rosé color with coral reflections. On the nose, it is rich with intense and enticing scents of cherry, ripe strawberry, and delicate floral touches. On the palate, the wine is fresh, harmonious, and well-balanced, with a pleasant aromatic persistence that echoes the freshness and fruity flavors perceived olfactively.

Ideal as an aperitif, the Salento Rosato IGT "Five Roses" pairs beautifully with light appetizers, fish-based dishes, and fresh cheeses. Its versatility also makes it an excellent companion for Asian cuisine and flavorful summer salads.

Each sip of this rosé speaks of the passion and winemaking history of the de Castris family, making Five Roses not just a wine, but a legacy of flavor to discover and share.
The winery

Leone de Castris – Winery in Puglia

Discover the story and wines of Leone de Castris.

Historic Apulian winery based in Salice Salentino, known for Five Roses, Italy's first bottled rosé, and for a broad range of wines from reds and rosés to sparkling and passito wines.
Region: Puglia
Country: Italia
Founded: 1665
Grapes: Negroamaro, Primitivo, Malvasia (bianca e nera), Susumaniello, Verdeca, Chardonnay, Fiano
Founded in 1665, with a long-standing family tradition. Creator of the Five Roses, the first rosé to be bottled and marketed in Italy. The "Piero e Salvatore Leone de Castris" Wine Museum is housed at the winery. Extensive production range: traditional wines, varietal wines, Traditional Method, sweet wines and distilled spirits. Scores and awards from wine guides and competitions.
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Winery history
The Leone de Castris family has been active in viticulture for centuries: the company traces its origins to 1665, when it was founded by Oronzo Arcangelo Maria Francesco dei Conti di Lemos. In the 20th century the estate developed the bottling and marketing of its wines; in 1943 it launched Five Roses, recognized as the first bottled Italian rosé. Today the winery also houses a museum that tells the story of its production and family history.
Production philosophy
Combine tradition and innovation: preserve Salento’s historical heritage and local grape varieties, invest in promoting the territory and in bottling iconic wines, while supporting commercial development and communication and hospitality initiatives.
Terroir and vineyards
Salice Salentino — a typical area of the Apulian Salento, with predominant use of Negroamaro, Primitivo and other indigenous varieties.
Awards and recognitions
Awards and scores from wine guides and competitions: for example, Five Roses Anniversario received the Tre Bicchieri, and the winery cites awards such as 'Best of Show' for Villa Santera Primitivo obtained at international competitions.

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Official Awards

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