Nardò Doc
Nardò Doc is principally obtained from the Negramaro vine distinguished by a very dark grape, typical of the Puglia region, which gives the wine a particularly bitter vein. It is produced in two different types, Red and Rosé. In the production of Nardò Doc other vines, such as Malvasia, whose black Brindisi and Lecce varieties, which arrived in Puglia from the city of Monembasia and are both of Greek origin, may be used.
Consumption
Rosé Nardò Doc should be savoured with complex dishes, in particular boiled sea fish with sauces, stuffed cuttlefish, pasta and chickpeas, baked gilthead bream. The optimal temperature for serving is 12-14°C; it should be enjoyed in soft rosé wineglasses within two years of bottling. Red Nardò Doc goes with red meats, in particular lamb, pork, mixed boiled meats and cold meats and salami, served in long wineglasses at about 18°C.
Identification
The labeling of Nardò Doc
Each label must carry a mention of the Controlled Denomination of Origin besides all the other indications foreseen by law, such as: The determined Region from which the product originates; Denomination of the product composed of the combination of the variety of the vine from which the wine originates and the geographic area in which that variety is cultivated; Nominal volume of the wine; Name or company name of the bottler and its registered address; Number and code of the bottler, which may also appear on the closing system (cork or cap); Name of the Country; Indication of the batch; Ecological indications.
I.D. card
- Type
- The controlled denomination of origin Nardò is a meal wine produced in the Red and Rosé versions
- Description
- It is obtained from Negramaro grapes, to which black Malvasia of Brindisi, black Malvasia of Lecce and Montepulciano for a maximum of 20% can be added
- Characteristics
- Upon visual examination Rosé Nardò Doc presents a rather soft cerasuolo pink colour; it has a rather intense and little persistent, winey, fruity fragrance, with hints of blackberry and raspberry. The flavour is dry, rather warm almost soft, little tannin and rather savoury, full-bodied and balanced. Red Nardò Doc has a more or less intense ruby red colour with slight orange tones if aged. The fragrance is winey and intense, the flavour harmonious, slightly bitter, velvety and tannin to the right point. The minimum alcoholic content is 11.5° for both wines. With an alcoholic content of 12,5°C and ageing of two years it qualifies for the Reserve label
- Area of production
- Includes the municipalities of Nardò and Porto Cesareo, in the province of Lecce
- Selling period
- Throughout the year
- Normative references
- The controlled denomination of origin Nardò was recognised by Decree of the President of the Republic dated 06. 04.1987, published in the Official Gazette of 28.09.1987
Further information
- Nardò Doc
