Mottura Salice Salentino Le Pitre 2021

Mottura Salice Salentino Le Pitre 2021 is a richly expressive southern Italian red that showcases the full character of Negroamaro from Apulia. Crafted from carefully selected grapes within the Salice Salentino area, it offers depth, warmth and a polished structure that overdelivers for its category. This cuvée draws on both tradition and modern winemaking, capturing the soul of Puglia’s historic red wine heartland.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, Le Pitre 2021 shows a deep ruby colour with garnet highlights typical of well-ripened Negroamaro. The nose is generous and inviting, with layers of ripe black cherry, plum and blackberry compote, intertwined with notes of dried herbs, sweet spices, cocoa and a gentle hint of tobacco and licorice. On the palate, it is full-bodied yet composed, with dark fruit flavours framed by velvety tannins and a lively, Mediterranean freshness. Hints of black pepper, balsamic tones and a touch of vanilla from barrel maturation add complexity to the long, savoury finish. Enjoyable now for its plush fruit and spice, this vintage has the structure to age gracefully for another 5–7 years, developing more leather, dried fruit and earthy nuances over time.

Production
The grapes for Le Pitre come from selected vineyard plots in Salice Salentino, in the heart of Apulia, where the warm Mediterranean climate, cooling sea breezes and clay-limestone soils are ideal for Negroamaro. Vines are typically low-yielding, and harvesting is often done by hand to ensure optimal selection and ripeness. After destemming and a controlled-temperature fermentation, the must undergoes extended maceration to extract colour, tannins and aromatic richness. The wine is then aged, in a combination of stainless steel and oak (often barriques or larger casks), to polish the tannins, integrate the flavours and preserve both varietal character and regional identity.

Food & Serving
This Salice Salentino is a natural match for hearty, flavourful dishes such as ragù-based pastas, lasagne, grilled or roasted lamb, sausages, slow-cooked beef, and classic Puglian fare like orecchiette with tomato and aged ricotta. It also pairs beautifully with mature cheeses such as Pecorino, Parmigiano Reggiano or aged caciocavallo. Serve at 16–18°C to highlight both fruit and spice, and consider decanting for 30–45 minutes to let the wine open up fully and soften the tannins.

Producer
Founded in the early 20th century, Mottura is one of Apulia’s established family-owned producers, known for championing native grape varieties like Negroamaro and Primitivo. Based in the Salento peninsula, the estate has played a significant role in elevating the reputation of Puglian wines from simple bulk production to high-quality, terroir-driven bottlings. Over the decades, Mottura has combined traditional vineyard practices with modern cellar techniques, earning recognition for consistent quality and offering some of the region’s most reliable and characterful expressions of Salice Salentino.

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