Denomination: Primitivo di Manduria DOP
Color: Red
Grape variety: 100% Primitivo.
Age of the vines: 40-70 years.
Production area: Very old selected vineyards in the municipalities of Carosino, Monteparano, Faggiano. The soils are made of calcareous clay. the summer temperature which makes the plants red hot in the warmest periods, the low rainfall with high temperature ranges, give the grapes a high quality. These areas fall within the D.O.P. Primitivo di Manduria.
Harvest time: First / third week of September.
Vinification: The grapes are harvested manually in boxes, the maceration is 10-12 days with regular pumping over. After alcoholic fermentation and racking, the wine rests in stainless steel containers where malolactic fermentation takes place. Aging in French oak barriques for 12 months.
Organoleptic characteristics: Impenetrable ruby ​​red wine. Intense nose of ripe red fruit, sweet spices and vanilla. In the mouth velvety, ample with a good balance and a soft finish of long persistence.
Pairings: Structured first courses, roasts, important meats, fig ice cream, cigar
Usability: Serve at 16 ° C.