Grapes: Primitivo 50% and Merlot 50%. Training system: mainly guyot. Age of the vines: between 20 and 40 years. Production area: red soils very rich in iron oxides lying on limestone, located in the Salento peninsula (province of Taranto). Vinification: destemming-crushing of the grapes, maceration at a controlled temperature for 8-10 days with periodic pumping over. Racking and malolactic fermentation in stainless steel. Aging in second passage American and French oak barriques for the following 6-8 months. Sensory characteristics: very intense ruby red color, rich aroma of ripe red fruit, cherries, berries, notes of cinnamon. Remarkable structure, rich in velvety tannins, persistent with a pleasant finish in the mouth. Food matches: excellent with robust first courses, red meats and game, aged cheeses. Serving temperature: 16-18 ° C.
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Data sheet
Grape variety | Primitivo |
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Alcoholic strength | 13.5% |
Format | 750 ml |
Region | Puglia |
Name | Primitivo |
Vintage | 2019 |
Disciplinary | I.G.T. |