Li Veli Passamante 2016 sku_2189923 Direct pressing

Direct pressing

Its time in the barrel lends subtle tobacco and vanilla notes plus a clear echo of caramel in perfect harmony with the fruit

Supple tannins gain strength on the finish

cherry and biscuity flavors with nuances of anise and tarragon

with excellent aging potential

Li Veli Passamante 2016 sku_2189923 Direct pressingThe big vineyard of Negroamaro located next to Masseria Li Veli, surrounded by a perimeter of big pine trees, is just beside a forest called "Passamante". The reason for this name is that in the past, people who wanted to have a tumble in the hay with their lover, especially if not allowed, used to pass by this grove. As a consequence, this started to be considered The Forest of Lovers and took on this name from the words Pass (to pass) and Amante