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Paololeo Riserva Salice Salentino 2019 Wine (75cl)
Paololeo Riserva Salice Salentino 2019 Wine (75cl) is recorded as 2019 red wine from Puglia, Italy. BottlePicker combines the recorded bottle identity with 1 official geographic-register match; retailer prices remain separated by country and currency.
| Producer | Paololeo |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Wine style | red |
| Region | Puglia |
| Country | Italy |
| Bottle size | 750ml |
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The wine
Paololeo Riserva Salice Salentino 2019 Wine (75cl) is recorded as a red wine from Puglia, Italy, but its grape variety is not yet confirmed in the catalogue.
The vineyard evidence
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Growing-temperature context
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Official geographic-register context
What the official register confirms about Puglia
BottlePicker found an exact region-name match in an official wine or spirits register. This establishes useful regional context; it does not by itself prove that this particular bottle is entitled to the designation. Check the producer label and specification for that claim.
Legal reference: Article 107 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013
The catalogue region “Puglia” is an exact normalised name match to this official register entry.
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Source-supplied bottle description
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Paolo Leo Salice Salentino Riserva DOC is a harmonious and structured red wine from Puglia. Crafted from Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera, it delivers ripe, juicy berry fruit balanced by elegant oak, smooth tannins, and vibrant acidity. With subtle bottle age, the wine offers additional complexity and a refined, long finish.
Why You'll Love It
This is Riserva winemaking at its finest. The wine undergoes an impressive multi-stage ageing process: 12 months in French oak barrels, six months in large oak casks, four months in stainless steel tanks, and four months in bottle before release. This extended maturation creates exceptional complexity, smooth tannins, and integrated flavours. Winemaker Nicola Leo combines traditional Apulian viticulture with modern techniques, focusing on low-yield bush vines to preserve freshness and aromatic intensity. It's an authentic expression of Salento terroir with remarkable depth and elegance.
Meet the Producer
Winemaker Nicola Leo combines traditional Apulian viticulture with modern techniques to create wines that express the unique terroir of Salento. The estate focuses on low-yield bush vines and meticulous vineyard management to preserve freshness, balance, and aromatic intensity.
Production
Grapes are hand-harvested in the early morning to avoid heat stress, preserving freshness and aromatic potential. Following careful destemming and gentle pressing, fermentation occurs at a controlled temperature of 25°C. The wine undergoes 12 months in French oak barrels, six months in large oak casks, four months in stainless steel tanks, and four months in bottle before release, ensuring a balanced structure, smooth tannins, and integrated flavours.
Tasting Notes
Rich ruby in colour, the wine offers aromas of ripe red and black berries, complemented by subtle oak spice. The palate is full-bodied yet elegant, with well-integrated tannins, fresh acidity, and a long, harmonious finish. Food Match Pairs perfectly with pasta dishes, roasted meats, a
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