12 e Mezzo Negroamaro del Salento IGP - Varvaglione

In the glass, the 12 e Mezzo Negroamaro del Salento from Varvaglione presents a brilliantly shimmering purple-red color. On the nose, this Varvaglione red wine presents all kinds of black cherries, plums, morello cherries, mulberries and plums. As if that wasn't already impressive, gingerbread spice, dark chocolate and oak are added to the mix thanks to the ageing in small wooden barrels.

The 12 e Mezzo Negroamaro del Salento from Varvaglione is ideal for all connoisseurs who like it dry. However, it is never austere or brittle, as you would naturally expect from a wine in the upper price range. This velvety red wine is light-footed and multi-layered on the palate. On the finish, this storable red wine from the Apulia wine-growing region impresses with its considerable length. Once again, there are hints of morello cherry and blueberry.

Vinification of the 12 e Mezzo Negroamaro del Salento from Varvaglione

This wine clearly focuses on one grape variety, namely Negroamaro. Only the best grapes were used for this exceptionally elegant single-varietal wine from Varvaglione. After harvesting, the grapes are quickly transported to the winery. Here they are sorted and carefully crushed. This is followed by fermentation in small wooden vats at controlled temperatures. At the end of fermentation, the 12 e Mezzo Negroamaro del Salento is matured in American oak barriques for a further 6 months.

Recommended pairing for the 12 e Mezzo Negroamaro del Salento from Varvaglione

This Italian red wine is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15 - 18°C. It is perfect as an accompaniment to roast veal liver with apples, onions and balsamic vinegar sauce, plum jam or spicy curry with lamb.