Serre di Terra d’Otranto, is the sister wine of the Pianura di Terra d’ Otranto from the trio of wines from the Guarini brothers that makes this one of the finest examples of viticultura you will experience! The understanding of the influences of the land and sea are expressed here through its production in an area of small hilly terrain in the Agro di Ugento characterized by limestone soils, located in the extreme south of the peninsula (just 20 miles south from where the Pianura di Terra d’Otranto is produced).
This wine expresses the typical calcareal terroir and balsamic sea winds sensations of the area Serre di Terra d’Otranto stretching between the lonion and Adriatic seas.
Appezzamento:
This is a rare and limited edition wine of 650 bottles produced from Agro di Ugento Foglio 48_part 89/90
Tasting Notes:
Firm acidity and firm tannin with dark plum fruit flavours that pairs well with spicy foods and grilled meats.
Vineyard Characteristics:
Planting Type: Non irrigated cordon spur, picked by hand in boxes beginning in September
Soil: Calcareous limestone of medium blending and barely deep
Wine Yield: 5000 kg. per hectare.
Vinification:
Barrel fermentation of the uncrushed berries for about 25 days, one year aging in stainless steel followed by one year of bottle aging.
Colour: Ruby red with violet edges.
Nose: Mineral and balsamic aromas.
Taste: Fresh entry with an intense texture.