Salice Salentino "Il Pumo" DOP San Marzano
| Sommelier score | 90/100 | 2024 |
| Winery | San Marzano |
| Denomination | Salice Salentino DOP |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Grapes | 85% Negroamaro, 15% Malvasia Nera di Brindisi. |
| Alcohol content | 13,50% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Winery headquarter | San Marzano - San Marzano di San Giuseppe (TA) - Via Monsignor Bello, 9 |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Roast meat, Cold cuts and salami, Medium-aged cheeses, Sliced beef, pork knuckle baked, Sausage, Risotto, Pasta all'amatriciana |
| Region | Apulia (Italy) |
| Style | Medium-bodied and fragrant |
| Wine list | Salento |
A wine of the prestigious “Il Pumo” line of the San Marzano winery, and it has a the DOP certification. It is made by a blend of 85% Negroamaro grapes and 15% of Malvasia Nera di Brindisi. The grape harvest takes place at the half of September and it follows the thermos-controlled maceration for 10 days and the alcoholic fermentation with selected yeasts. The refinement takes place in stainless steel. This wine can be aged up to 5 years without modifying the organoleptic characteristics.
Characteristics of the Salice Salentino Il Pumo
It has a bright ruby red color with garnet reflections. The smell is intense with cherry and prune aromas, and it is also spicy with Mediterranean herbs. The taste is strong and fresh at the end. Easy to drink.
Suggested pairings with this wine of the San Marzano winery
This red Salice Salentino DOP of the Il Pumo line of San Marzano wine is perfect with cold cuts, strong courses such as red meats and cheeses. It must be served at 18°C in Ballon wine glasses. The proof is 13,5%.
