Every wine is unique: this is the philosophy and the method by which we work at Castel di Salve. Over the years we have learnt more and more to appreciate the qualities of the local vines. First Negroamaro, by choosing the best clones, experimenting in the cellar with the wine-making, paying attention to every detail of the refinement process. We are firmly convinced that the variety of grape should be recognizable in the wine. So every wine transmits its own character and has a distinctive flavour. It is a combination of both the variety of the grape and the different method of processing each one which gives each wine its unique character and flavour. Armecolo, is a traditional wine ( Negroamaro and Malvasia nera di Lecce), wine has always been made like this in Salento, Negroamaro is sharp and indomitable and Malvasia, sweet, aromatic and dark, complements it to perfection. But even here our philosophy of drinking wines when young is illustrated. In fact Armecolo is made in cold maceration: the grapes are macerated in steel vats at a temperature of 5° C as