Copertino DOC

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Copertino DOC is an Italian controlled designation of origin wine from the Salento area of Apulia, known primarily for robust red wines based on the Negroamaro grape.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Italian wine appellation
acidityLevel medium
agingPotential good aging potential for better reds
agingRequirement minimum 6 months in wood for Riserva (typical)
alcoholMinimum 12% ABV
authorizedGrape Malvasia Nera NERFINISHED
Montepulciano NERFINISHED
Negroamaro
Sangiovese NERFINISHED
classificationSystem DOC
climate Mediterranean
country Italy
grapeColorFocus black grapes
grapeFocus Negroamaro-based blends
harvestPeriod late September to October (typical for Negroamaro in the area)
introducedIn 20th century
locatedIn Apulia NERFINISHED
Province of Lecce NERFINISHED
Salento NERFINISHED
marketReputation robust and rustic red wines
namedAfter Copertino NERFINISHED
partOf Italian DOC system
primaryGrape Negroamaro NERFINISHED
productionAreaCharacteristic flat and gently rolling terrain
proximity to the Ionian Sea
region Salento IGT area NERFINISHED
regulationAuthority Italian Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry Policies NERFINISHED
soilType clay-limestone soils
limestone-rich soils
subregionOf Apulia wine region NERFINISHED
tanninLevel medium to high
typicalAroma herbal notes
red fruit
spice
typicalColor deep ruby red
typicalFoodPairing aged cheeses
game dishes
red meat dishes
typicalTaste full-bodied
tannic
warm
wineBody medium to full-bodied
wineStyle red wine
rosé wine
white wine
wineType still wine

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Copertino hasWineDenomination Copertino DOC