Primitivo Salento IGP

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

Red

Grape Variety

Primitivo

Cultivation

Espalier, 5,000 vines per hectare

Harvest

First week of September

Serving temperature

16-18°C

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Temperature-controlled maceration and alcoholic fermentation for about 10 days with selected yeasts
Ageing: In steel

Very intense ruby red with violet hues, rich aroma of ripe fruit, cherries and plums, with hints of Mediterranean herbs. The palate is full-bodied, smooth and harmonious, easy to drink and pleasant.

Robust first courses, main courses with red meat and game, hard cheeses