CUCCIMANNE' VERDECA SALENTO IGP

Tasting notes

Verdeca is one of the historical Puglia grape variety. Its name comes from the particular colour of the bunch, that is a pale green also typical of the wine. In the last few years the grapes are vinificated without blending them with other varieties; this discloses its own particular originality. The best type of soil for verdeca is composed by calcareous rock and it is not too deep. DieciAnni Verdeca is an elegant and persuasive wine obtained with the best Verdeca grape bunches. In the glass it discloses hints of citrus fruits. In the mouth it reveals its character, balance and finesse. GRAPE VARIETY Verdeca 100% ALCOHOLIC GRADATION 12,5% by vol. YIELD PER HECTARE 10.000 bottles (5.000 vines per hectare) AGE OF THE VINES 25/30 years old VINE CULTIVATION METHOD cordon training Grapes 100% Verdeca Production area and harvest time Itria Valley – Manual harvest during the second ten days of September. at the winery Soft pressing with the must made cool up to 6°C. The alcoholic fermentation carried out in stainless steel tanks. Ageing Potential Its organoleptic properties remain unaltered for 2/3 years. Serving temperature- food matchings 10°C – Linguine with clams sauce; raw seafood; interesting developments if paired to eastern food.