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DOC · since 1982

Salice Salentino

Wine · PDO · 7 municipalities

Established in 1982 across seven Puglia municipalities, including Campi Salentina and Guagnano, the Salice Salentino DOC defines its identity through Negroamaro, which must constitute at least 75% of the base red blend. What sets this denomination apart is the strict aging regimen of its Rosso Riserva, requiring a minimum of 24 months of maturation, including at least six months in wood starting on November 1st of the harvest year. While standard red and white wines permit a 70% grape-to-wine extraction, the appellation restricts its rosatos to a concentrated 50% limit, a technical constraint that shapes the character of these regional pink wines.

Negroamaro 75%12% vol min120 q/ha maxsource ↗
Production zone

The facts

Colour
more or less intense ruby red, with possible garnet highlights with aging
Taste
full, dry or medium-dry, robust but velvety, warm, harmonious

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Salice Salentino produced?
Salice Salentino is produced in 7 municipalities in Puglia, Italy: Campi Salentina, Cellino San Marco, Guagnano, Salice Salentino and more.
What grape is Salice Salentino made from?
Salice Salentino is made from Negroamaro (min 75%), altri vitigni a bacca nera idonei alla coltivazione in Puglia (zona Salento-Arco Ionico).
What is the minimum alcohol content of Salice Salentino?
The minimum alcohol content of Salice Salentino is 12% vol.
What does DOC mean?
DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.