Production area
Salento, Puglia. The vineyards are located about 100 metres above sea level, the annual temperatures are high on average and rainfall tends to be low. The soil is shallow, with a medium mixture of clay and a good presence of rock fragments.
| Appellation | Primitivo di Manduria DOP |
|---|---|
| Type | Red |
| Grape variety | Primitivo |
| Cultivation | Espalier, 5,000 vines per hectare |
| Harvest | Mid-September |
| Serving temperature | 16-18°C |
Temperature-controlled maceration and alcoholic fermentation for about 10 days with selected yeasts
Ageing: In French and American oak barrels for approximately 6 months
Ruby red colour complemented by violet hues, opulent bouquet of ripe cherries and plums with notes of cocoa and vanilla. A wine with a remarkable structure, softened by the persuasive warmth of the Primitivo, with a good and enjoyable length.
Robust first courses, lamb, game with rich sauces and hard cheeses