Masseria Altemura Zinzula Rose 2022
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"Masseria Altemura is situated in the heart of Salento, halfway between the Ionian and Adriatic Seas. It boasts a unique terroir, due to the extraordinary light, fresh perennial breezes from the two seas and land characterized by predominantly white calcareous stones and the red soil of Salento. The Estate is located within the Primitivo di Manduria DOC appellation, in the countryside of Santa Susanna, and consists of an ancient 16th century farmhouse (Masseria), a winery - designed in accordance with the principles of green architecture - and the marvellous vineyards that surround it.
Zìnzula, the jewel of Masseria Altemura, was born between the two seas of Puglia and celebrates the splendour of the coast, paying tribute to the most beautiful grotto in Salento: the Zìnzulusa. A rosé made with Negroamaro grapes, it seduces with the subtlety of its fragrances and the brilliance of its slender and sinuous body, radiant with light. Zìnzula’s quintessential beauty springs from exquisite details and the purity of the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean.
The Negroamaro used in Zìnzula is harvested in mid-September at the first light of dawn. The so-called ‘lacrima’ or static ‘dripping’ of the must is obtained under the grapes’ own weight in the press, with no maceration whatsoever. This technique allows for the extraction of a very delicate rosy tint and preserves the freshest varietal notes, keeping tannins and skin-related bitter notes to an absolute minimum. The resulting wine ferments in stainless steel tanks and stays on the fine lees for about 4 months, before a brief period of ageing in the bottle.
Bouquet: ample bouquet, with sophisticated flowery notes of rose hip accompanied by pleasant aromas of black cherry, and a spiciness reminiscent of pink pepper and ginger with the merest hint of turmeric.
Flavour: harmony and intense freshness in a slender body, supported by fine acidity and made sinuous by a vibrant, savoury streak. The palate follows through pleasantly, revealing crunchy fruit and closing with a marked mineral finale, teasing the taste buds."
