Terre del Grico
2015
A fresh wine with a bouquet of vanilla and spices. Floral aromas come through on the nose, with fragrances of white-fleshed fruit in the finish. Its pleasant minerality dominates the palate, and an acid touch gives it a fresh aftertaste.
Food pairing: as a structured wine,it is at its best with white meat, cured meats, and meat or vegetable pies.It also goes withgrilled or fried seafood, and fresh cheese.
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Vineyards: Salento, Puglia
Wine name/Appelation: IRENE SALENTO IGP WHITE
Training system: Guyot (cane training)
Climate: Mediterranean. It is mild thanks to the influence of the sea, which offers long, sunny (average sunshine hours per year: 2,600), dry (500-600 mm/yr) summers to the Salento peninsula. Cold season is short and mild. The Adriatic coast from the town of Otranto to that of Santa Maria di Leuca is rainier than the Ionian coast towards Gallipoli, where North African winds blow more frequently. The areas north of Otranto have a slightly lower temperature due to the influence of the Balkan peninsula
Region: mostly flat areas dotted with a few low hills. From a geological point of view, the region has a calcareous structure. Except for a few areas, its ground is mostly rocky, made up of stony layers and chalky banks
Grape varieties: Chardonnay 50%, Garganega 25%, Bianco di Alessano 25%.
Harvest: hand picking, after the grapes are fully ripe. In order to obtain a good structure, harvest is delayed so as to facilitate the concentration of sugar and extractive substances
Winemaking: fermentation in French barriques with skins
Ageing: 12 months in Acacia barrels; 6 months in bottles, in a horizontal position and with natural corks
Colour: intense, bright straw yellow in the glass, with gold reflections
Alcohol: about 14-15%.
Food pairing: as a structured wine,it is at its best with white meat, cured meats, and meat or vegetable pies.It also goes withgrilled or fried seafood, and fresh cheese
Serving temperature: 10-12°C
Recommended glass: as a complex wine, a large bowl-shaped glass with an inward-curved rim: the wine can fully breathe, and the glass can be held better in hands. It will help the temperature rise gradually, and aid in the release of the complex fragrances of this structured wine
Storage period: at least 5 years, if the wine is stored out of light in suitable cellars at a constant temperature of 10-14 °C (sudden changes can deteriorate its quality), with 60-70% humidity levels, and in a horizontal position so as to keep corks moist and elastic.
Training system | Guyot (cane training) |
Grape varieties | Chardonnay 50%; Garganega 25%; Bianco di Alessano 25% |
Harvest | Hand picking, after the grapes are fully ripe. In order to obtain a good structure, harvest is delayed so as to facilitate the concentration of sugar and extractive substances |
Winemaking | Fermentation in French barriques with skins |
Ageing | 12 months in Acacia barrels; 6 months in bottles, in a horizontal position and with natural corks |
Colour | Intense, bright straw yellow in the glass, with gold reflections |
Alcohol | About 14-15% |
Terre del Grico
2013
Intensely ruby-red in colour, it has elegant, intense aromas of blackberries and plums. In the mouth it is pleasant and rounded with a well-balanced acidity. It is a very good, vinous and ethereal wine, with smooth yet firm tannins. A robust wine with a velvety, harmonious balance and a persistent fruity finish.
Food pairing: red meats, Adriatic fish soups (not too spicy), mixed boiled meats, cooked salamis, and fermented, hard cheeses.
Serving temperature: 18-20°C
Recommended glass: As a complex wine, a large bowl-shaped glass with an inward-curved rim is recommended: the wine can fully breathe, and the glass can be held better in hands. It will help the temperature rise gradually, and aid the release of the complex fragrances of this structured wine
Ageing: 12 months in French oak barrels; 6 months in bottles, in a horizontal position and with natural corks
Colour: Intense ruby-red.
Alcohol: about 14-15%.
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Terre del Grico
2014
This is a fresh, tasty and generous wine. Thanks to its aging in wood, it has intense fragrances of sour cherry jam with intriguing notes of cinnamon and dried figs. Its palate is well-structured with perfectly balanced tannins and an elegant aroma of liquorice. Pleasant fruity notes recall those felt on the nose.
Food pairing: pork chops; roasted or stewed horsemeat; game; medium matured cheeses.
Serving temperature: 18°C
Recommended glass: As a complex wine, a large bowl-shaped glass with an inward-curved rim is recommended: the wine can fully breathe, and the glass can be held better in hands. It will help the temperature rise gradually, and aid the release of the complex fragrances of this structured wine
Ageing: 12 months in French oak barrels; 6 months in bottles, in a horizontal position and with natural corks
Colour: Intense ruby-red
Alcohol: about 14-15%.
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Terre del Grico
2012
Full-bodied, well-structured palate. It has vivid undertones of ripe fruits and spices with a pleasant, subtle astringency. An excellent, lingering, fruit-driven finish enriched with mellow notes of coconut. Due to its full body, it is at its best with game.
Food pairing: excellent with game, grilled or stewed red meat, and beef stews.
Serving temperature: 18°C
Recommended glass: As a complex wine with a charming colour, a large bowl-shaped glass with an inward-curved rim is recommended: the wine can fully breathe, and the glass can be held better in hands. It will help the temperature rise gradually, and aid the release of the complex fragrances of this structured wine.
Ageing: 24 months in American oak barrels; 12 months in bottles, in a horizontal position and with natural corks
Colour: intense ruby-red, with bright reflections.
Alcohol: about 14-15%.
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Terre del Grico
2012
An intense, enchanting bouquet with notes of blackberries and ripe red berries intertwined with spices. On the palate it is full-bodied yet supple, with smooth tannins and a balanced acidity that keeps it fresh. It has a very long finish, with the same fruity notes as those felt on the nose.
Food pairing: excellent with game, grilled or stewed red meat, and hard or sharp cheese.
Serving temperature: 20°C
Recommended glass: As a complex wine with a charming colour, a large bowl-shaped glass with an inward-curved rim is recommended: the wine can fully breathe, and the glass can be held better in hands. It will help the temperature rise gradually, and aid the release of the complex fragrances of this structured wine.
Ageing: 24 months in French and American oak barrels; 12 months in bottles, in a horizontal position and with natural corks.
Colour: dark ruby-red.
Alcohol: about 14-15%.
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Terre del Grico
2007
Enveloping aromas with notes of ripe red berries, cloves and plum jam. A captivating balsamic note can be felt during tasting. It has a powerful, well-bodied texture with firm tannins. A persistent finish with the same notes as the nose, and with elegant flavours of chocolate and leather that alternate between the notes of tobacco, spices and wood. Aftertaste is enriched by undertones of cacao and liquorice.
Food pairing: Meditation wine.
Serving temperature: 20°C
Recommended glass: As a long-aging, structured red wine, a large bowl-shaped glass with an inward-curved rim is recommended: the wine can fully breathe, and the glass can be held better in hands. It will help the temperature rise gradually, and aid the release of the complex fragrances of this structured wine.
Ageing: 72 months in French oak barrels; 12 months in bottles, in a horizontal position and with natural corks.
Colour: ruby-red with garnet reflections.
Alcohol: about 15-16%.
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