SALENTO ROSSO IGP WESLEY SNEJDER

Red Wine – Wesley Sneijder Salento Rosso 2024

From the exclusive "The Wine of the Champions" collection by Fabio Cordella, we present a masterful red wine: the Wesley Sneijder Salento Rosso 2024. This rich, barrique-aged drop from the sun-drenched vineyards of Salento in southern Italy reflects the football intelligence, vision, and precision of the Dutch football legend Wesley Sneijder. A full-bodied premium wine for moments that call for a true playmaker.

Character & Style

The classic Apulian cuvée of Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera unites structure, depth, and aromatic complexity at the highest level.

The Negroamaro gives the wine its intensity and unmistakable Mediterranean character, while the Malvasia Nera ensures smoothness and elegance. Through the subsequent aging in oak barrels (barrique), the wine gains additional finesse and a wonderfully rounded texture. The result is a wine that perfectly embodies the power and vibrant spirit of southern Italy – masterfully orchestrated, just like Sneijder in the attacking midfield.

Tasting Notes

- In the glass: A deep ruby red.

- On the nose: Intense aromas of ripe cherries, blackberries, and plums, elegantly complemented by Mediterranean herbs and a fine spice note shaped by the oak.

- On the palate: Smooth and excellently structured, with wonderfully balanced, soft tannins from the barrel aging and a generous body.

- On the finish: Warm and long-lasting, with lingering notes of dark fruit and gentle spice.

Details

This top wine is characterized by:

- Collection: The Wine of the Champions by Fabio Cordella

- Grape variety: Cuvée of Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera

- Classification: Salento IGP

- Region: Puglia, Salento, Italy

- Aging: Aged in oak barrels (Affinato in Barrique)

- Alcohol content: 13.5% Vol.

- Type: Red wine

- Volume: 750 ml

Serving Suggestion

This excellently structured red wine is a superb food companion. It pairs perfectly with grilled meats, hearty roasts, pasta with rich sauces, and aged cheese.

About the Champion

Wesley Sneijder is one of the most successful Dutch footballers of his generation and an absolute legend in the attacking midfield. Known for his outstanding vision, passing accuracy, and powerful long-range shots, he played for top European clubs such as Ajax Amsterdam, Real Madrid, Inter Milan, and Galatasaray Istanbul. He was a key figure in Inter Milan's historic treble-winning season in 2010 and led the Dutch national team to the FIFA World Cup final in the same year. His football intelligence and leadership qualities made him one of the most respected playmakers in international football.