Quattronotti 2022 Igt Negroamaro Salento - Montemajor

Quattronotti is a special negroamaro passito, whose grapes were unusually harvested at night. Having already reached the maximum degree of withering, the grapes were harvested manually at night to avoid damage and further exposure to the sun. The name Quattronotti is in memory of the four nights employed by the farmers for this manual harvesting.

Name
Quattronotti Salento primitivo passito I.G.P. night harvest 2022

Name
Typical geographical indication

Region
Apulia

Grapes
 Negroamaro

Breeding system
Apulian sapling

Vinification
The grapes were harvested at night after reaching the maximum degree of raisining. Grapes are subjected to cold pre-maceration followed by maceration at controlled temperatures

Aging
Aging in steel silos

Alcohol content
14.5% Vol

Food pairings
The wine pairs well with meats, aged cheeses and as a dessert accompaniment to typical Apulian desserts

Serving temperature
18°C

Organoleptic characteristics
The dry heat of southern Italy gives rise to extraordinarily ripe Negroamaro grapes that develop berries rich in spicy notes, firm structure and a hint of freshness. Intense and complex, with notes of ultra-ripe fruit, vanilla and spice. An elegant and velvety, round, full-bodied wine with a harmonious palate