Bordeaux wine trademark dates back the 14th November 1936. The terms “Claret” for red, “Clairet” for dark rosé, or “Haut-Benauge” for white wines may be adjoined, respectively. Exclusive origin is in Gironde department (within 497 out of 538 municipalities). Climate is influenced by the great water basins (Ocean, Gironde estuary, rivers Garonne and Dordogne) which help controlling frosts in cold months; then, beyond the rivers’ valleys, climate is affected by the large forests (Landes, Saintonge and Double Perigourdine). The reds are mainly made with Merlot and they are supple, fruity, and mildly acidic; on vintages fated towards full maturation of sugars, blending with Petit Verdot or Cot can add acidity for a better balance. But the major blending is with Cabernet Sauvignon (as principal addend) and Cabernet Franc (as secondary addend). This blend gives aromatic complexity and powerful tannins necessary for longevity and evolution. [14] Wine descriptions The reds are mainly made with Merlot and they are supple, fruity, and mildly acidic; on vintages fated towards full maturation of sugars, blending with Petit Verdot or Cot can add acidity for a better balance. But the major blending is with Cabernet Sauvignon (as principal addend) and Cabernet Franc (as secondary addend). This blend gives aromatic complexity and powerful tannins aiming for longevity and evolution. [14] [14] Winemaking normative requirements, up-to-date. www.inao.gouv.fr www.politicheagricole.it

“Salento” can be either a red, rosé, or white wine produced with grapes coming from vineyards in the three provinces of Brindisi, or Lecce, or Taranto. Grape varieties are various being that viticulture and winemaking dates to the times of the ancient Greeks. Some of these grapes are Negroamaro n. and Malvasia Nera del Leccese n which can give either red or rosé wines. Salento as a territory is that Italy’s south-easternmost peninsula; its climate is characterised by the double exposure to the seas (Adriatic and Jonico), differently from the rest of Apulia. Climate is Mediterrean and soils are various, from clayey in the plains to calcareous and dolomitic towards the coast. [14]. Salento, the "heel" of the Italian boot, is the land of Negroamaro, a grape with extraordinary potential which is the base of almost all the red and rosé wines of this area, […] [1]. Wine description SALENTO ROSSO has a ruby-to-garnet red colour, pleasant and characteristic smell, harmonious taste ranging from dry to sweet. SALENTO ROSATO colour be either light or intense rosé; smell is characteristic and fruity; taste is harmonious from dry to sweet. [14] [1] Cernilli, Daniele (2017). "The Ultimate Guide to Italian Wine 2018". Doctor Wine by Daniele Cernilli. ISBN 978-88-941075-1-8 [14] Winemaking normative requirements, up-to-date. www.inao.gouv.fr www.politicheagricole.it