Features
Name:
Alture Verdeca Valle d'Itria IGP 2022
Terrain:
eluvial, calcareous-clayey
Winery
The PaoloLeo winery is divided into two wine cellars, the first is located in the heart of Salice Salentino DOC (San donaci) the second, inaugurated in'August 2020, is located at the gates of Primitivo di Manduria DOC (Monteparano). The winery is flanked by the agricultural one, which has more than 70 hectares and a very old 16th-century farmhouse surrounded by vineyards. Paolo Leo, born in 1960, was born into a family where making wine was an inevitable inheritance; And today it is still an heir, the eponymous Paolo Leo, Nicola's son, who leads the new winery, together with his wife Roberta and sons Nicola, Stefano, Francesco and Alessandro, flanked by loyal collaborators. For years present on the Apulian and international market, it has always operated with respect for the environment and its territory rich in tradition and history. Vines are grown on predominantly calcareous clay soils, with more sandy areas and others with emerging rock , with a mild climate that have made Salento, a fertile sub-region of the Puglia region that bases its economy on agriculture.
Description
Paololeo winery's Alture line was created in collaboration with winemaker Lino Carparelli to enhance Puglia's minor indigenous grape varieties grown in high hills. The Alture line takes its name from its places of origin, heights precisely between 350 and 380 meters above sea level located in the Itria Valley. Verdeca is an ancient white grape variety of uncertain origin, quite widespread in Puglia. Its highest productive and qualitative expression is linked to the territory of the Itria Valley, where it is grown on a hilly area that boasts excellent sun exposure and is well ventilated. These conditions allow the production of fresh and aromatic wines, delicately fruity and elegant, which have nothing to envy to other similar grape varieties grown in more northern regions of the Boot.
Organoleptic characteristics:
Crystal clear straw yellow color with greenish highlights.
Delicate hints of apple, citrus and exfumed white fruits on the nose. Fresh and savory, it leaves a long and elegant finish.
Storage time:
2-3 years
Vinification
Harvested in boxes, the grapes are allowed to stand overnight in a cold room at sub-zero temperatures (20-hour pellicular cryomaceration). The grapes then de-stem; this is followed by crushing, a short cold maceration and subsequent soft pressing of the pomace. Low-temperature fermentation preserves aromas and freshness.
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