Taccorosso is a top Negroamaro obtained from the oldest vineyards of Paololeo winery. It has been recognized with numerous awards since the beginning, due to its remarkable structure and pronounced aromas of black fruits and spices, with a full and well-balanced body and a long, fresh finish.

Deep ruby colour with a garnet hue. Complex and spicy bouquet, with black berries, cassis and a pleasant aroma of licorice and coffee, with hints of Mediterranean herbs. Full-bodied, with very smooth tannins and a perfectly balanced acidity; lingering, fresh finish with a black fruits after taste.

In its fifth generation, Paolo Seo is based in the Salento wine village of San Donaci. The story of this beautiful estate began at the turn of the twentieth century, when “Antonio Leo started to vinify the grapes grown in the vineyards of Masseria Monticello. The winery has enjoyed constant investment over the years and is today a modern winery, with a capacity of 120,000 hl and a barrel room housing 1000 French and American oak barriques. Mainly indigenous grape varieties are grown in the 80 ha of vineyards: Primitivo, Negroamaro, Fiano. The company is certified BRC/IFS, ICEA Organic.

100% Negroamaro from Taranto to Brindisi, old vineyards exposed to the breeze of both the Ionian and Adriatic seas.

4500 plants per hectare and 0.8 kg of grapes per plant. The harvest is done manually in the early hours of dawn.

After destemming and crushing, the grape juice is macerated on the skins for 12-15 days, with frequent pumping over; follows a soft pressing and fermentation at 25 °C.

3 months in stainless steel vessels, 10 months in tonneaux and 3 months in the bottle.

Great with well seasoned sauces; red meats, mushrooms and game.