Description
The Galatina PDO is reserved for the following types of wine: White, Red, Rosé, and Novello. The Designation also incorporates numerous grape variety specifications.
Production Area
The production area of Galatina PDO is within the territory of numerous municipalities in the Province of Lecce, in the Apulia region.
Description of product typologies
Galatina PDO Bianco is a delicate straw-yellow colour; the nose displays light fruity notes of peach, ripe white fleshy fruit, aromatic herbs and wild flowers, and is fresher with yeasty hints in the semi-sparkling wine; it is fruity, intense, sapid and minerally on the palate. It can also be a semi-sparkling wine. Galatina PDO Rosso is ruby red; the nose reveals a string of fragrances of red fruit, on a background of aromatic, leather and dark chocolate sensations; it is warm and embracing on the palate, with harsh tannins and a long fruity finish. Galatina PDO Rosato is intense pink; the nose offers floral and fruity bon-bon fragrances; it is fresh on the palate, with a blend of fruity, aromatic and slightly balsamic notes. Galatina PDO Novello is ruby red, varying in intensity; the nose is vinous, characteristic, pleasant and intense; it is dry, full, harmonious and fruity on the palate, at times lively.
Grape variety specifications
The Galatina PDO may display the following grape variety specifications. From white grape varieties: min. 85% Chardonnay, pure or with the addition of similarly-coloured grapes originating from other grape varieties suitable for cultivation in the concerned area, max. 15%. From red grape varieties (incl. Riserva): min. 85% Negroamaro, pure or with the addition of similarly-coloured grapes originating from other grape varieties suitable for cultivation in the concerned area, max. 15%. The characteristics of the colour, fragrances and flavour of each specification are those typical of the grape variety and terroir of origin.
