Brindisi
It became a Controlled Designation of Origin (DOC) in 1979. Red and rosé, it
is prepared with grapes coming from the territories of Brindisi and
Mesagne. The grapes used for its preparation come from the vineyards
Negramaro and Malvasia nera from Brindisi. Brindisi red wine can become
a "vintage wine" only if aged for at least two years and with 12.5
degrees of alcoholic strength. There are two kinds of wine: Red
Brindisi and Rosé Brindisi. The first has a more or less intense ruby
red color with a slight orange reflection, if aged, an intense perfume,
harmonious velvety taste, and bitterish and dry aftertaste. It has
about 12 degrees of alcoholic strength and must be served at a
temperature of 17-18°C. It is served above all with orecchiette with
meat sauce, roasted meat, cheese.
Rosé Brindisi has a coral pink
color, a fruity and delicate perfume, a dry, harmonious, and pleasantly
bitterish taste. It has a minimum alcoholic strength of 12 degrees and
must be served at a temperature of 14-15°C. It should be served with
appetizers, soups, fish soups, chicken, rabbit, and fresh cheese.
