Paololeo Orfeo Negroamaro 2021

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Producer	Paololeo
Vintage	2021
Style	Red
Region	Puglia
Country	Italy

About this wine

Paolo Leo Orfeo Negroamaro Puglia IGP is a structured and elegant red wine from southern Puglia. Deep ruby with garnet hues, it opens with a pronounced spicy bouquet featuring black cherry, blackcurrant, and blueberry, complemented by notes of black pepper, licorice, vanilla, and chocolate. The palate is full-bodied with smooth, balanced tannins and a long, persistent finish. Why You'll Love It This is premium 100% Negroamaro showcasing the best of Puglia's indigenous grape. The wine undergoes extended maceration (12–15 days) for full extraction, followed by three months in stainless steel and 12 months in a combination of American and French oak barrels, creating exceptional depth and complexity. The vineyards benefit from cooling breezes from both the Ionian and Adriatic seas, producing wines with remarkable balance and character. Bronze medal winner at IWSC and Quattro Viti rated by Vini Buoni d'Italia. Meet the Producer Paolo Leo crafts wines that reflect the unique terroir of Salento, where the vineyards benefit from cooling breezes from both the Ionian and Adriatic seas. Focused on quality, tradition, and sustainability, the estate produces wines that are rich in character, expressive, and balanced. Production Grapes are carefully destemmed and fermented at a controlled temperature of 25°C for 8–10 days. Maceration on the skins for 12–15 days, with repeated pump-overs, ensures full extraction of colour, aroma, and tannins. The wine is then gently pressed to retain elegance and structure. The wine is matured for three months in stainless steel, followed by 12 months in a combination of American and French oak barrels, creating depth, complexity, and smooth integration of tannins. Tasting Notes Rich ruby with garnet highlights, the wine offers aromas of black cherry, blackcurrant, and blueberry, layered with spice, licorice, vanilla, and chocolate. The palate is full-bodied yet balanced, with smooth tannins, vibrant freshness, and a long, lingering finish of dar