Production area
Salento, Puglia. The vineyards are located about 100 metres above sea level, the annual temperatures are high on average and rainfall is low. The soil is shallow, with a medium mixture of clay and a good presence of rock fragments.
| Appellation | Salento IGP |
|---|---|
| Type | Rosé |
| Grape Variety | Primitivo |
| Cultivation | Espalier, 4,500 vines per hectare |
| Harvest | First week of September |
| Serving temperature | 10-12°C |
Partial racking of the Primitivo grape must after maceration for a few hours followed by fermentation off-skins
Ageing: In steel
Pale pink colour; intense aroma of Mediterranean shrubs, with fruity hints of cherry and raspberry.
Fresh, elegant and balanced on the palate
Italian appetisers, fish-based first and second courses, vegetable flans, young or slightly mature cheeses