Features
Name:
Alture Bianco D'Alessano Valle d'Alessano IGP 2021
Terrain:
eluvial, calcareous-clayey
Cellar
The PaoloLeo winery is divided into two wine cellars, the first is located in the heart of Salice Salentino DOC (San Donaci) the second, inaugurated in'August 2020, is at the gateway to Primitivo di Manduria DOC (Monteparano). The winery is flanked by an agricultural company that owns more than 70 hectares and an ancient 16th century farmhouse surrounded by vineyards. Paolo Leo, born in 1960, was born into a family where producing wine was an unavoidable inheritance; and today it is still an heir, the eponymous Paolo Leo, Nicola's son, who runs the new winery, together with his wife Roberta and sons Nicola, Stefano, Francesco and Alessandro, flanked by loyal collaborators. The company has been present on the Apulian and international market for years, and has always operated with respect for the environment and its territory rich in tradition and history. Vines are grown on predominantly clayey-calcareous soil, with sandier areas and others with emerging rock, with a mild climate that has made Salento, a fertile sub-region of the Puglia region, which bases its economy on agriculture.
Description
A white grape variety cultivated in the hills of the Valle D'Itria, Bianco D'Alessano is one of the labels of the Alture line created to enhance minor indigenous grape varieties. Alture was created, in collaboration with oenologist Lino Carparelli, to exalt the minor autochthonous vines of Apulia, cultivated in the high hills. Despite being a vine with great personality, it is little cultivated due to its susceptibility to vine diseases. It has a consistent, balanced taste with good acidity and exotic fruit sensations. The Alture line takes its name from its places of origin, hills between 350 and 380 metres above sea level in the Itria Valley.
The Corona award given to Valle d'Itria IGP Bianco d'Alessano Alture 2020 by Cantine Paololeo is a great satisfaction and confirmation of the work done by Cantine Paololeo in revaluating the uniqueness of these historic minor grape varieties.
Organoleptic characteristics:
Straw-yellow colour with greenish highlights
The nose shows delicate floral and white fruit aromas, including pear and peach.
On the palate it has a good structure, well balanced with the right freshness; pleasant, long and fruity finish
Storage time:
2-3 years
Vinification
Harvested in boxes, the grapes are left overnight in a cold store at sub-zero temperatures (20-hour cryomaceration). The grapes are then destemmed, followed by crushing, a short cold maceration and subsequent soft pressing of the marc. Low-temperature fermentation preserves aromas and freshness
Acknowledgements
2020 Good Wines of Italy' guide 
