Via Santa Maria, n. 14 - 73050 Seclì (Le) Italy
- The Vine Leaf
Balancing element between the grapes and the sun, essential for the health of the bunch. - The Farmer
The most important element: the manual labor in the vine. - The Tractor
The best friend of the vinedresser, always present at the right times. - The Barrel
Symbol par excellence of wine aging, representing the necessary patience to obtain valid results.- The Night
The regenerating element of our vines: the cool and quiet night of Salento.- Lupus in Fabula
A Latin motto as a symbol of the structure inherent in this very harmonious wine.- The Sun
Primary source of energy and structure of the wine.- The Organoleptic Testing
An invitation not only to drink but also to taste our wines, to best enjoy all their features.- The Tobacco
The intriguing aromatic undertone, which is also typical of Syrah.- The Scissors
Faithful companion of the harvest of our grapes, handpicked in small baskets.- The Pagliara
Symbol of Salento: it represents the solid and ancient strength of Negroamaro.- Male and Female
The perfect union between the masculine strength of Negroamaro and the intriguing complexity of Syrah.- The Heart
Love and Passion: the secret ingredients of our wines.- The Heart
Love and Passion: the secret ingredients of our wines.- The Cut Grass
A marked vegetal note, fresh and immediate.- The Grape
Daughter of the soil and the labor, mother of our wines.- The Rooster
Symbol of France: it represents the multicolor and forceful character of Syrah.- The Sea
The Ionian and Adriatic Seas, present in all of our wines with their salty notes.- The Compass Rose
The internationality and eclecticism of Syrah, since its uncertain origins until today’s cultivation in different lands, with unique and surprising results.- The Pepper
The unobtrusive presence of a characteristic aroma of Syrah.- The Wind
The element that most characterizes our land, bringing unique scents to Salento’s grapes.- Fabula
The fairy tale (fabula) of a dream come true: the passion of our founder Romaldo for the eclectic Syrah, reread by his own land and Negroamaro grapes. A fascinating balance between structure and complexity, softness and solidity.- Fabula
The fairy tale (fabula) of a dream come true: the passion of our founder Romaldo for the eclectic Syrah, reread by his own land and Negroamaro grapes. A fascinating balance between structure and complexity, softness and solidity.- Fabula
The fairy tale (fabula) of a dream come true: the passion of our founder Romaldo for the eclectic Syrah, reread by his own land and Negroamaro grapes. A fascinating balance between structure and complexity, softness and solidity.- Fabula
The fairy tale (fabula) of a dream come true: the passion of our founder Romaldo for the eclectic Syrah, reread by his own land and Negroamaro grapes. A fascinating balance between structure and complexity, softness and solidity.- Fabula
The fairy tale (fabula) of a dream come true: the passion of our founder Romaldo for the eclectic Syrah, reread by his own land and Negroamaro grapes. A fascinating balance between structure and complexity, softness and solidity.- Fabula
The fairy tale (fabula) of a dream come true: the passion of our founder Romaldo for the eclectic Syrah, reread by his own land and Negroamaro grapes. A fascinating balance between structure and complexity, softness and solidity.- Fabula
The fairy tale (fabula) of a dream come true: the passion of our founder Romaldo for the eclectic Syrah, reread by his own land and Negroamaro grapes. A fascinating balance between structure and complexity, softness and solidity. - The Night
FABULA
Designation: Salento IGP
Grape varieties: Negroamaro, Syrah
Alcohol by volume: 13,5%
Oenologist: Goffredo Agostini - Gruppo Matura
TASTING NOTES
Colour: ruby red with light purple shades.
Bouquet: very attractive impact, thanks to the immediate notes of cut grass and black pepper, with a background of tobacco.
Flavour: entry on the palate with a great freshness and drinkability, followed by the balance and roundness at the center of the mouth. Strong varietal notes of spices and cocoa in the aftertaste.
Bouquet: very attractive impact, thanks to the immediate notes of cut grass and black pepper, with a background of tobacco.
Flavour: entry on the palate with a great freshness and drinkability, followed by the balance and roundness at the center of the mouth. Strong varietal notes of spices and cocoa in the aftertaste.
VINEYARD CHARACTERISTICS
Production: Seclì e Galatone (Lecce)
Year of planting: 2005
Exposure: east
Altitude: 76 MSL
Soil type: medium-textured, with higher proportion of clay.
Plant density: 4000 plants per ha.
Training system: spurred cordon (m 2,2 x 1).
Vintage period: Negroamaro mid-September, Syrah end of August.
Method of harvesting: hand picking in small baskets.
Grape yield: 12 t/ha
Wine yield: 90 hl/ha
Year of planting: 2005
Exposure: east
Altitude: 76 MSL
Soil type: medium-textured, with higher proportion of clay.
Plant density: 4000 plants per ha.
Training system: spurred cordon (m 2,2 x 1).
Vintage period: Negroamaro mid-September, Syrah end of August.
Method of harvesting: hand picking in small baskets.
Grape yield: 12 t/ha
Wine yield: 90 hl/ha
VINIFICATION AND AGING
Pressing: crusher/destemmer
Fermentation: stainless steel tanks.
Fermentation temperature: 26°C
Fermentation time and maceration with skin contact: 15-20 days.
Malolactic fermentation: spontaneous in steel tanks.
Aging: 12 months in steel tanks, 6 months in used French oak barrique.
Fermentation: stainless steel tanks.
Fermentation temperature: 26°C
Fermentation time and maceration with skin contact: 15-20 days.
Malolactic fermentation: spontaneous in steel tanks.
Aging: 12 months in steel tanks, 6 months in used French oak barrique.
