Description
Caporotondo is a pure Negroamaro from Guyot-trained vines, made in steel for a direct, fruit-forward red.
The grapes come from the Copertino countryside. After pressing, the must stays on the skins for 6 to 8 days at a controlled 26-28°C, and the wine ages in stainless steel tanks. The producer describes a ruby colour, an intense bouquet of red berries, and a soft, dry palate with good body, and suggests it with typical Mediterranean dishes.
For restaurants and chefs. A house-red candidate for a southern Italian menu. It suits pizza, pasta with tomato and meatballs, grilled vegetables and everyday meat dishes. Steel ageing keeps it fruit-driven and easy by the glass, while the body of Negroamaro stands up to the grill.
For specialty and Italian stores. The 2020 vintage received the Premio Qualità Prezzo from Gambero Rosso, the value award, which is exactly the argument for this bottle. Negroamaro is the signature red grape of Salento and lets staff offer something more local than Primitivo. It works as a repeat purchase for weekday dinners.
Specs: 750 ml, case of 6, vintage 2023, 14% vol, Salento IGP, Puglia (Italy).
