{"product_id":"salento-negroamaro-passito-igt-mater-terra-2009-apollonio-0-375l","title":"Salento Negroamaro Passito IGT 'Mater Terra' 2009 - Apollonio (0.375l)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat kind of wine is Salento Negroamaro Passito IGT 'Mater Terra' 2009 - Apollonio (0.375l)?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSalento Negroamaro Passito IGT 'Mater Terra' 2009 - Apollonio (0.375l)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a sweet and enveloping wine, born in the heart of Salento from one of the territory's most representative grape varieties: \u003cstrong\u003eNegroamaro\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is a passito with great character, the result of a late harvest that enhances the sugar concentration of the grapes and gives the wine a significant structure, typical of the best Apulian meditation reds. The result is a full-bodied, harmonious passito, with a sweetness balanced by a fine tannic texture and an elegant, long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2009 vintage was characterized by a stable and sunny climate, ideal for the slow and complete ripening of Negroamaro. The harvest, carried out manually at the end of October, allowed only the best grapes, naturally withered on the vine, to be selected. This \u003cstrong\u003elate harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e process concentrates aromas and sugars, giving rise to a complex and profound wine, perfectly balanced between sweetness and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVinification and aging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter harvesting, the grapes undergo a slow fermentation of about 35-40 days in wooden vats at controlled temperature. The prolonged \u003cstrong\u003emaceration\u003c\/strong\u003e – the contact between skins and must – allows the extraction of color, aromas, and softness. This is followed by one year of aging in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barriques\u003c\/strong\u003e and an additional six months in large barrels, which give the wine complexity, roundness, and a pleasant spicy note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSalento Negroamaro Passito IGT 'Mater Terra' 2009 - Apollonio\u003c\/strong\u003e is a wine that engages the senses from the first to the last drop. Here's how it presents itself:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eColor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntense ruby red with garnet reflections, a sign of the wine's natural evolution over time. The consistency, visible in the glass, reveals its rich and velvety structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, complex and enveloping aromas of ripe red fruit – such as brandied cherries and dried plums – emerge, accompanied by delicate notes of sweet spices, cocoa, and vanilla, derived from barrel aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, it is soft and full-bodied, with a perfect balance between sweetness and freshness. The \u003cstrong\u003etannins\u003c\/strong\u003e, the substances that give structure and a slightly dry sensation on the palate, are silky and well integrated. The \u003cstrong\u003epersistence\u003c\/strong\u003e is long, with a finish that leaves a pleasant note of dried fruit and chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings for Salento Negroamaro Passito IGT 'Mater Terra' 2009 - Apollonio (0.375l)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis passito pairs splendidly with desserts and aged cheeses. Excellent with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark chocolate or red fruit desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJam tart or dry pastries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue cheeses like Gorgonzola and Roquefort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoments of meditation, served on its own as an after-dinner wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts balanced sweetness also makes it perfect for those who want to discover a dessert wine that is not cloying, but refined and harmonious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage and Aging: How to store Salento Negroamaro Passito IGT 'Mater Terra' 2009 - Apollonio (0.375l)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo best preserve the qualities of this passito, it is important to store it in a cool, dark place with controlled humidity, around 70%. The ideal storage temperature is between 12 and 16 °C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to its structure and the presence of sugars, the \u003cstrong\u003eMater Terra\u003c\/strong\u003e has great potential for evolution in the bottle: it can be aged for several years, developing increasingly complex and nuanced notes. Before serving, it is advisable to open it and let it breathe for a few minutes, to best enhance its aromatic profile.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apollonio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52415267570003,"sku":"S01-A028-2009-03","price":22.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/2603\/6307\/files\/salento-negroamaro-passito-igt-mater-terra-2009-apollonio-0-375l.jpg?v=1764413356","url":"https:\/\/www.astemyo.com\/en\/products\/salento-negroamaro-passito-igt-mater-terra-2009-apollonio-0-375l","provider":"Astemyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}