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Il Sale della Terra
Antica Enotria
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€ 24,95
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Thanks to a local Enoteca
Il Sale della Terra is the high-end wine of Antica Enotria and the reason we met with Luigi di Tuccio, the owner. It is a wine that has a prominent place in restaurants in the area and therefore also in Cerignola, the nearby town. This is where this wine was recommended to us in a local enoteca (wine bar). After trying this wine, we knew immediately who we were going to visit the next day.
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The salt of the earth
This wine is made from Nero di Troia grapes and is named after the unique terroir on which these grapes are grown. As with all of Luigi’s wines, the ingredients are at the center of everything: Il Sale della Terra means “the salt of the earth”. The limestone terroir, close to the Adriatic coast is fed by the salt of the sea. Also, the sea wind that cools the grapes during the hot Pugliese summers adds a salty taste to the grapes. This combination of terroir and wind are an important element in this unique wine.
Culture and tradition
Luigi pays a lot of attention to culture and tradition. This is why all his wines are produced organically. The grapes are picked by hand and the fermentation is natural. This means that no yeast is added to start the fermentation process. Furthermore, all stems are carefully separated from the grapes before pressing to avoid woody tannins in the wine.
24 months of oak
The fermentation of Il Sale della Terra takes place in stainless steel tanks, after which the wine is matured in large oak casks for 24 months. This wine embodies the land on which it was grown, it shows deep red colors with purple reflections and has elegant aromas of red fruit and spices. It is a complex, powerful wine with a persistent, long finish and subtle notes of vanilla. This wine pairs perfectly with grilled meats or a local favorite orrecchiete con ragu (pasta with Bolognese sauce), but it is also amazing just by itself for dreaming away without further distractions.
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