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Vigneti del Salento Zolla Malvasia Nera
A full-bodied Red wine with vibrant cherry and clove notes, perfect with rich pasta
Italy
Red,Dry
Malvasia Nera
£16.70
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Vigneti del Salento `Zolla` Malvasia Nera from Salento, Italy, is a captivating Red still dry wine crafted from Malvasia Nera grapes. Aged for 4-5 months in a blend of used American and French oak, it presents an intense ruby red colour. The bouquet offers remarkable freshness with hints of cherries and pleasant notes of clove. On the palate, this full-bodied wine is pleasantly soft, revealing great complexity. Its rich character makes it an excellent companion to roasted lamb, mature cheeses, or hearty pasta dishes.
75.0CL , 14.5% ABV , Vintage: 2022
Vinification
Vinification
The grapes were destemmed and gently crushed upon arrival at the winery. Maceration and fermentation took place at a controlled temperature for 8-10 days with regular pump overs. Following fermentation, the wine was racked off and underwent malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks. The wine was then aged in a mixture of used American oak barrels and French oak barriques for 4-5 months.
Flavour profile
Flavour profile
This full-bodied Red wine presents an inviting bouquet of cherries and clove, leading to a pleasantly soft and complex palate. Its remarkable freshness balances the rich fruit and spice, offering a truly engaging tasting experience.
Serving recommendation
Serving recommendation
Serve at 16-18°C. Decant for 30 minutes before serving to enhance its complexity.
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