Primitivo Manduria Magnum 2015 Giuseppe Attanasio

Classification: Vermentino di Sardegna Denomination of Controlled Origin Grapes: 100% Vermentino Origin: Vigna Audarya Serdiana Soil: calcareous-clayey soils at 200 meters above sea level Climate: Mediterranean, low winter rainfall and windy and sunny summers Average age of the vines: 25 years Training system: low espalier tree. Planting density of 5000 vines per hectare and production of 60 – 70 q. Harvest: manual in small 20kg baskets and selection of the grapes upon arrival in the cellar, first ten days of September Vinification: a night of cold maceration for this Vermentino characterized by an excellent maturation of the skins. This is followed by soft pressing and natural cold decantation. It ferments slowly in vats at a controlled temperature. It closes with 6 months of aging on the fine lees, so as to mature and obtain an important structure. Colour: deep straw yellow Smell: aromas of rock salt, citrus fruits and white peaches Taste: the sip is sapid and slightly almondy, in a centered and enjoyable context Storage: protected from light, with horizontal bottle, controlled temperature and humidity 17°C – 70%. Serve chilled at a temperature of 9-11°C Pairings: fregola with clams, roasted fish, crustaceans and molluscs, fresh pecorino cheese.