Graticciaia 2016 Rosso IGP Salento Negroamaro Agricole Vallone
Graticciaia 2016 is a prestigious red wine produced by the historic winery Agricole Vallone, founded in 1934. Located in the heart of Salento, Puglia, the winery is renowned for producing wines that authentically express the terroir. Graticciaia is Agricole Vallone's flagship, made from Negroamaro grapes grown as small trees and dried on trellises, from which the wine takes its name.
Features
This wine is an IGP Salento Rosso composed of 100% Negroamaro grapes from old vineyards over 50 years old. The vineyards are located on the Flaminio Estate, characterized by limestone soils and a Mediterranean climate. After manual harvesting, the clusters are placed on racks for a natural drying process that concentrates the aromas and sugars. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, followed by aging in French oak barriques for about 12 months, and then in bottles for at least a year.
Sensory Notes.
- Color: Deep ruby red with garnet highlights.
- Aroma: Intense and complex bouquet, with notes of ripe red fruit such as plum and cherries in alcohol, accompanied by hints of sweet spices, cocoa, tobacco and light balsamic nuances.
- Taste: Full, enveloping and structured on the palate, with soft tannins and a pleasant freshness. The richness of the fruit is intertwined with spicy notes and a minerality that reflects the Salento terroir. Long and persistent finish, with aftertaste of licorice and dark chocolate.
Gastronomic Pairings
Graticciaia 2016 is ideal with rich, flavorful dishes:
- Red meats: Braised beef, filet with green pepper, grilled rib-eye steak.
- Game: Stewed wild boar, hare in red wine, duck in orange.
- Matured Cheeses: Pecorino pugliese, caciocavallo podolico, blue cheeses.
- Typical Dishes: Orecchiette with lamb ragout, stuffed eggplant, baked pasta timbale.
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Technical Data Sheet
- Producer: Agricole Vallone
- Denomination: IGP Salento Rosso
- Vintage: 2016
- Type of Wine: Dry red wine
- Variety: 100% Negroamaro
- Production Area: Tenuta Flaminio, Salento, Apulia, Italy
- Altitude of Vineyards: 50-100 meters above sea level
- Soil: Calcareous-clay soils rich in minerals
- Harvest: Manual, in late September, with selection of the best bunches
- Withering: Bunches placed on racks for about 15-20 days
- Vinification:
- Fermentation: In temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks
- Maceration: Prolonged on skins to extract aromas, color and tannins
- Aging:
- Wood: 12 months in French oak barrels
- Bottle: At least 12 months before marketing
- Alcohol Content: 14.5% Vol.
- Production: Limited, with artisanal attention to each stage
- Organoleptic Characteristics:
- Color: Intense ruby red with garnet reflections
- Bouquet: Notes of ripe red fruit, sweet spices, cocoa, tobacco, balsamic nuances
- Taste: Structured, enveloping, with soft tannins and a lingering finish
- Gastronomic Pairings:
- Red meats and game: Ideal with important dishes
- Aged Cheeses: Accompanies long aged cheeses
- Serving Temperature: 18-20°C; decanting is recommended before serving
- Aging Potential: 10-15 years, developing complexity and harmony
- Vineyard Characteristics:
- Exposure: South/Southeast
- Training System: Apulian sapling
- Age of Vines: Over 50 years old
- Production Philosophy:
- Traditional withering: Use of trellises to concentrate aromas and flavors
- Respect for the Territory: Sustainable agronomic practices and enhancement of native varieties
- Trivia:
- Name “Graticciaia”: Derived from the trellises used for drying grapes
- Acknowledgements: The wine has received numerous national and international awards and accolades
