{"product_id":"mottura-salice-salentino-le-pitre-2021","title":"Mottura Salice Salentino Le Pitre 2021","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLe Pitre Salice Salentino is a still red wine that intensely expresses the Negroamaro grape variety. It displays a deep ruby red colour with elegant garnet highlights. The aromatic profile reveals a bouquet of morello cherry and plum, enriched by \u003cstrong\u003ebalsamic notes\u003c\/strong\u003e and spicy hints of vanilla, pepper and toasted almond. On the palate, it is \u003cstrong\u003evelvety and harmonious\u003c\/strong\u003e, standing out for its structure and prolonged persistence. It is the ideal pairing for game, roasts and \u003cstrong\u003emature cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering its best after proper decanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from the Salice Salentino area, located between the provinces of Lecce and Brindisi. The vineyards grow on \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous-clay soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, which give the wine great body. The Mediterranean climate, with mild winters and dry summers, favours optimal aromatic ripening. The Mottura winery, founded in Tuglie, cultivates the vines using the typical \u003cstrong\u003ebush vine system\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring low yields. This approach enhances the expression of the grape variety, respecting the deep identity of the \u003cstrong\u003eApulian territory\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production process begins with a \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by a careful selection of the bunches. The must ferments at a controlled temperature with a \u003cstrong\u003eskin maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e of fifteen to twenty days. Delestage operations and regular pump-overs ensure excellent extraction of colour and tannins. Malolactic fermentation takes place in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the bâtonnage technique is used. The wine matures for twelve months in wood, completing its ageing with a period of rest before being released to the market.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Salice Salentino DOC ‘Le Pitre’ expresses the most authentic soul of Salento, produced by the historic Mottura winery, founded in 1927. This family-run business in Tuglie skilfully combines innovation with ancient traditions, enhancing the value of the prized \u003cstrong\u003e100% Negroamaro\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes grown using the bush vine method. The calcareous-clay soils and dry summers give rise to a \u003cstrong\u003estill red\u003c\/strong\u003e of rare elegance and strong territorial identity. The 2021 vintage celebrates this long heritage, offering an Apulian excellence masterfully refined in fine \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barriques\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mottura","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44501455143083,"sku":"47343","price":14.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/mottura-salice-salentino-le-pitre-2021_47343_1_a7fc3e41-e24a-4bb4-8227-8594519a255b.webp?v=1773717518","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/products\/mottura-salice-salentino-le-pitre-2021","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}