The family's prime parcel in Hipping is protected by a row of terraces and the steep flank of the Pettenthal
heady wine
it reveals a velvety palate with refined tannins
full‑bodied red wine from the legendary Southern Rhône appellation
Post-fermentation the wine was matured on its fermentation lees for 10 months in barrel followed by a further 6 months on lees in tank prior to bottling after a single filtration
Leone De Castris 50 Vend. Salice Sal. Rosso Riserva 2020 Size::6 Bottle Case The family's prime parcel inThe 2021 vintage is a wine of great balance, already showing evolved complexity despite its youth, with a deep ruby red color and classic garnet reflections, an intense and distinctive bouquet where plum and morello cherry stand out alongside notes of tobacco, vanilla, licorice root, leather, and a pronounced hint of Mediterranean scrub, while on the palate it is full bodied, warm, and velvety with soft, well integrated tannins, finishing clean, dry,