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DOC · since 1982

Salice Salentino

Wine · PDO · 7 municipalities

Established in 1982 across seven Puglia municipalities, including Campi Salentina and Guagnano, the Salice Salentino DOC defines its identity through Negroamaro, which must constitute at least 75% of the base red blend. What sets this denomination apart is the strict aging regimen of its Rosso Riserva, requiring a minimum of 24 months of maturation, including at least six months in wood starting on November 1st of the harvest year. While standard red and white wines permit a 70% grape-to-wine extraction, the appellation restricts its rosatos to a concentrated 50% limit, a technical constraint that shapes the character of these regional pink wines.

Negroamaro 75%12% vol min120 q/ha maxsource ↗
Production zone
Producers36 verified
AGRICOLA SOC. COOP. CONTI ZECCA
AGRICOLE VALLONE S.S.

The facts

Colour
more or less intense ruby red, with possible garnet highlights with aging
Taste
full, dry or medium-dry, robust but velvety, warm, harmonious

The producers 36

+ 30 more — every one from the consortium's official list

Frequently asked questions

Where is Salice Salentino produced?
Salice Salentino is produced in 7 municipalities in Puglia, Italy: Campi Salentina, Cellino San Marco, Guagnano, Salice Salentino and more.
What grape is Salice Salentino made from?
Salice Salentino is made from Negroamaro (min 75%), altri vitigni a bacca nera idonei alla coltivazione in Puglia (zona Salento-Arco Ionico).
What is the minimum alcohol content of Salice Salentino?
The minimum alcohol content of Salice Salentino is 12% vol.
What does DOC mean?
DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.