Salice Salentino
The production area of Salice Salentino DOC includes the municipal area of Cellino San Marco in the province of Brindisi and the territory of the municipalities of Guagnano, Salice Salentino, Veglie and in part the municipal area of Campi Salentina in the province of Lecce.
The appellation foresees the production of white, rosé and red wines. As for the ampelographic base, the specification provides for whites, including sparkling wines, a minimum of 70% of chardonnay, with a possible balance of up to 30% of other white non-aromatic grapes, authorized in the provinces of Brindisi and Lecce. With mention of white grape variety: Pinot Blanc and Chardonnay (minimum 85%). For rosés and reds, the specification provides for a minimum of 75% negroamaro, with a possible balance of up to 25% of other red berried grapes authorized in Apulia in the Salento-Arco Ionico area. With mention of aleatico red grape (85%), negroamaro (90%).
The Salice Salentino DOC appellation is famous above all for its intense, rich, deep and persistent red wines.