Squinzano

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Accessory grape varieties

Terroir

• The soils of the production area are mostly deep and clay-limestone in character, typical of the inland Salento where the Squinzano DOC zone is situated.
• The topsoil is notably deep, rich in organic matter, and low in calcium carbonate — characteristics that make it well suited to the cultivation of vines grafted onto American rootstocks.
• Even in drier vintages, the characteristics of these soils allow optimal conditions for vine development and the production of quality wine.

• The Squinzano denomination of origin was established in 1976, owing in part to the success on both national and international markets of the red and rosé wines based on Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera produced since the early years of the last century.
• Negroamaro is of ancient introduction, as the vineyards of the southern part of Puglia were characterised almost exclusively by this variety as far back as the sixth century BC.

• The colour is ruby red of varying intensity, with possible orange highlights when the wine is aged, while on the palate it is full, dry, robust yet velvety. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
• On the palate and nose, predominantly varietal aromas typical of the grape varieties used are found, with well-balanced chemical and physical characteristics across all wine styles.

Facts drawn from the specification's terroir-link section by automatic interpretation — see the source.

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Sources

• eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-IT-A0569
• Official trade body site — Consorzio Tutela Vini DOC Brindisi e DOC Squinzano