SANNACE 2016 - Malvasia nera IGP Puglia

It unites two edges of the Mediterranean: Puglia and the Peloponnese. It is here, in the ancient Byzantine stronghold of Monembasia, that this wine was produced, which later arrived throughout Europe and which inspired the taverns called Malvase in Veneto. With the Apulian sun, the vine finds one of its greatest expressions. The name recalls the archaeological site of Monte Sannace that the Greek colonizers chose to start the cultivation of vines in the area.

Grape variety: Malvasia Nera 100%

Alcohol content: 12%

Production area: Sammichele di Bari and Brindisi, Puglia – Italy

Type of soil: calcareous on hilly reliefs

Training system: espalier

Yield per plant: approximately 1 to 4 kg

Year of planting: 1995

Harvest: mid-September

Vinification: selected yeasts are used and during maceration, at a controlled temperature, we carefully ensure that the characteristic fruitiness of the black Malvasia that grows on the hills of the Murgia of Bari dei trulli emerges

Refinement: rests in steel and in the bottle for sufficient time for the tannins to evolve towards maturity

Annual production: approximately 80,000 bottles

Serving temperature: 18 - 20° C

Allergens: contains sulphites

TASTING NOTES

Color: deep garnet red with violet reflections

Perfume: fruity, aromatic, with notes of punicaceous plants and berries

Taste: on the palate it shows good structure, soft, quite savory and balanced

Food pairing: pizza with Neapolitan escarole, ricotta ravioli, platter of cured meats and medium-aged pecorino

Aging capacity: up to 10 years if stored correctly

Main Prize: SANNACE Malvasia Nera 2007 Great Mention at Vinitaly in Verona 2015. “90 points” best score among Italian Malvasias Quality certificate Luca Maroni Yearbook of the best Italian wines 2010