Calpazio Paestum IGP Greco 2022 San Salvatore 1988

Calpazio 2022

Introduction

The Calpazio Paestum IGP Greco 2022 from San Salvatore 1988 is a white wine that best expresses the elegance and freshness of the Greco grape variety. Produced entirely with Greco grapes grown in the vineyards located in Capaccio-Paestum, this wine represents the excellence of the San Salvatore 1988 winery, renowned for its attention to sustainability. and quality.

Wine Characteristics

Calpazio Paestum IGP Greco 2022 has a shining straw yellow color. On the nose, it offers an intense and complex aromatic bouquet, with notes of yellow peach, apricot, grapefruit, mandarin, honeysuckle and lemongrass, enriched by spicy nuances of cinnamon and cloves. On the palate, the wine is savory, soft and fresh, with a pleasant acidity which gives a stubborn freshness. The closure is long and stabilizes on fruity and floral tones. The alcohol content is of 12.5%, giving the wine a balanced and harmonious structure.

Production Process

The Greco grapes are grown with great care in the vineyards located in Capaccio-Paestum, a locality Cannito, at an altitude between 150 and 210 meters above sea level. The soils are clayey and calcareous, and the vines are trained in espalier with Guyot pruning. The harvest is manual and the grapes are subjected to soft pressing. Fermentation takes place in steel tanks at a controlled temperature, followed by a refinement of approximately 8 months in steel. This process allows us to preserve the varietal characteristics of Greco and obtain a wine that best expresses the characteristics of the territory.

Organoleptic Profile

Calpazio Paestum IGP Greco 2022 stands out for its complex and refined aromatic profile. On the nose, intense hints of yellow peach, apricot, grapefruit, mandarin, honeysuckle and lemongrass emerge, with spicy nuances of cinnamon and cloves. On the palate, the wine is savory, soft and fresh, with a pleasant acidity which enhances the overall freshness. The closure is long and persistent, with fruity and floral tones that leave a pleasant memory.

Gastronomic Pairings

This white wine is perfect to accompany dishes of spaghetti with clams, white meat and fresh cheeses. Its freshness and flavor make it ideal for enhancing the delicate flavors of fish-based dishes. The ideal serving temperature is between 8°C and 10°C, to best enhance its aromatic and gustatory characteristics.

Ideal Chalice

To enhance the aromatic characteristics of Calpazio Paestum IGP Greco 2022, we recommend serving it in a tulip glass. This type of glass allows you to concentrate the aromas towards the nose, enhancing the delicate nuances of the wine and offering a complete sensorial experience.

Conclusion

The Calpazio Paestum IGP Greco 2022 from San Salvatore 1988 is a wine that celebrates the Campania winemaking tradition and the elegance of the Greco vine. With its complex and refined aromatic profile, and its savory and fresh taste, it is perfect to accompany a variety of dishes and to be enjoyed on every occasion. Discover Calpazio and let yourself be won over by its elegance and authenticity.