Leone de Castris Five Roses Rosato (Rosé) Salento IGT 2023

Leone de Castris Five Roses Rosato (Rosé) Salento IGT is a celebrated Italian rosé crafted from Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera grapes. This wine offers fresh aromas of wild strawberries, cherries, and a hint of rose petals, with a vibrant, dry palate and a refreshing, lingering finish.

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Type: Rosé Wine
Style: Refreshing, Dry
Grape Varietal: Negroamaro, Malvasia Nera
Tastes Like: Comparable to a Provence Rosé, with wild berries, cherries, and floral notes.
Alcohol Percentage: 12.5%
Closure: Cork
Size: 750mL
Region: Puglia, Italy
Terroir: Calcareous and sandy soils
Aging: Stainless steel
Serving Temperature: 8-10°C

Leone de Castris is a historic winery in Puglia, celebrated for producing Italy's first bottled rosé and continuing to craft high-quality wines that reflect the region's character.

Seafood: Shrimp cocktail or grilled calamari.
Poultry: Lemon-herb chicken or turkey sliders.
Vegetarian: Caprese salad or ratatouille.
Meat: Prosciutto and melon or pork medallions.

Goat Cheese: Creamy and tangy, enhancing the wine's freshness.
Burrata: Rich and milky, complementing the wine's fruity profile.
Feta: Salty and crumbly, balancing the wine's acidity.
Fontina: Mild and creamy, pairing beautifully with the wine.

Frisa Salentina (Salento-Style Dried Bread with Fresh Toppings)

Ingredients:

• 4 frise (dried barley or wheat bread rings)
• 200g cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 garlic clove, halved
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Fresh basil leaves
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Briefly soak the frise in cold water for about 1 minute to soften slightly.
2. Rub each frisa with the cut side of the garlic clove.
3. Top with cherry tomatoes, a drizzle of olive oil, fresh basil leaves, and a pinch of salt.
4. Serve immediately as a light appetizer or snack.