PRIMITIVO I.G.T. PUGLIA

Wine category: I.G.T. Indicazione Geografica Tipica
Colour: Red
Vine varieties: Primitivo
Vines per ha:       5000
Production area: San Marzano, Salento, Puglia. At almost 100 meters above the sea level, with a high average temperature and very few rainfall during the year. The soils are mainly composed by clay, with an average depth which reaches up to 1 meter
Harvest period: Second and third decade of August
Vinification: Thermo-controlled maceration, followed by draining and soft pressing at the end of the alcoholic fermentation
Maturation: In stainless-steel
Tasting notes: Deep ruby red colour with violet reflections, intense aroma, fruity with notes of prunes and cherry, spicy with rosemary and vanilla scent. Full-bodied wine, soft and balanced, easy to drink
Best served with: Savoury first courses, red meat and game, mature cheese
Serving temperature: About 16-18°C