This has a bit of everything you want in a red wine: plenty of ripe and juicy berry fruit, but all balanced by well-judged oak, pleasant tannic structure, enough acidity to keep things fresh and some bottle age for added complexity.

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.

The harvest is at dawn. Stemming and soft pressing of the grapes. Fermentation at a controlled temperature of 25 ° C. 12 months in French oak barrels, 6 months in large oak barrels, 4 months in stainless steel tanks and 4 months in bottle.

Excellent with pasta dishes, roast meats and mature cheese.