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Minutolo Alture Salento IGT - Paolo Leo 2023

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Minutolo · Valle d’Itria IGP · 75 cl · 2023

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13,74 €
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Producer Paolo Leo
Name Valle d’Itria IGP
Variety Minutolo
Vintage 2023
Gradation 13.0%
Format 75 cl
Aromatic profile Apple, mango, citron, hawthorn, white rose, jasmine, and peach
Vinification method Skin cryomaceration, brief cold maceration, and gentle pressing
Region Apulia
Production area Valle d’Itria hills, at 350–380 metres
Country Italy
Type White wine
Aging 3 months in steel, then 1 month in bottle
Color Straw yellow with golden reflections
Serving temperature 12 °C
Pairing Shellfish starters, shellfish risotto, sautéed fish, eggs, dairy products

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Minutolo Alture Salento IGT by Paolo Leo is a white wine whose name on the label provides a clear starting point. The Salento IGT designation places it within the corresponding geographical indication, and Paolo Leo is the producer. The title refers to Minutolo, but the available information gives no further details about the wine’s composition, sensory characteristics or production. The description is therefore deliberately restrained, leaving room for personal impressions during tasting and for the information provided on the bottle. It is an option to consider for anyone looking for a white wine associated with Salento and wishing to begin with the name of the wine and its producer.

Serving it chilled may suit the tasting; for a more specific serving temperature, consult the label or the retailer’s advice. At the table, it can be suggested alongside simple fish dishes, vegetables or light starters, or served as an aperitif. These are general suggestions to adapt to personal taste and the menu. They do not replace specific information about the wine’s characteristics, which is not included in the available product details. A bottle to consider when looking for a white wine linked to Salento and preferring to form your own impression rather than rely on unverified tasting descriptions.
The winery

Cantine Paolo Leo – Winery in Puglia (Salento)

Discover the story and wines of Cantine Paolo Leo.

Family-run Salento winery headquartered in San Donaci (Parco del Negroamaro), known for producing Salento wines and for its organic ranges and sustainability initiatives.
Region: Puglia (Salento)
Country: Italia
Founded: 1989
Grapes: Primitivo, Negroamaro, Malvasia Bianca, Malvasia Nera, Chardonnay, Fiano, Verdeca, Minutolo, Bianco d'Alessano, Susumaniello
Officially stated founding: 1989. Second winery in Monteparano, inaugurated in August 2020. Organic line with certified wines. Certification / commitment to sustainability. Experimental projects, such as the project for aging at sea.
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Winery history
The company known as Paolo Leo stems from the experience of several generations of Salento winegrowers and, in its current form, began with the bottling activity led by Paolo Leo in the late 1980s. The business has grown by supplementing its historic premises in San Donaci with a second winery inaugurated in 2020 in Monteparano, near the Primitivo di Manduria area.
Production philosophy
Enhancing the Salento region through the cultivation and winemaking of native grape varieties, adopting practices focused on environmental and economic sustainability. The estate produces both conventional lines and an organic-certified range, publishes sustainability reports and has obtained environmental responsibility certifications.
Terroir and vineyards
They operate in the heart of Salento, with their main base in the municipality of San Donaci and a second facility in Monteparano, at the gateway to the Primitivo di Manduria area. Their vineyards and appellations cover the characteristic areas of Salento and southern Puglia.
Awards and recognitions
Recognitions and medals in international competitions and mentions in guides and awards for eco-friendly practices.

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