San Marzano Il Pumo Malvasia Sauvignon, IGP Salento Puglia

Tasting notes

Bursting with aromas of citrus and tropical fruits. Lively, fresh and mineral in the mouth.

Producer note

In 1962, 19 vine growers from San Marzano, whose families had farmed the land for generations, combined their efforts to establish 'Cantine San Marzano'. Through the decades this cooperative has grown significantly, attracting over 1200 vine growers, using modern and technologically advanced plants and producing elegant wines without forgetting the obligation to the very old Apulian wine tradition. Nowadays the melding of time honoured tradition, passion and sensibility with contemporary techniques enables this winery to produce wines with distinctive varietal and regional characters, marvellously reflecting individual attention, seasonal variation and local terroir.

Vineyard note

The area is about 100 meters above sea level and benefits from great diurnal temperature variations. Harvest : Second and third week of August.

Soil

Soft soil layer, thin with a fine texture

Vinification

Cryomaceration in the pressing machine for 6-8 hours followed by soft pressing of the grapes, cold static decantation and alcoholic fermentation at 11°C to retain freshness and aroma. Aged in stainless steel.

Grape

Malvasia 50%, Sauvignon Blanc 50%

Food match

Excellent with starters and fish soup, fresh cheese and pasta with light sauces

Awards

International Wine Challenge , Bronze, 2014;

Sommelier Wine Awards , Commended, 2014;

International Wine Challenge, Commended, 2015