1er CRU NOTE Primitivo

Production area: Apulia, Salento and Murgia, 200-400 m above the sea level

Land: Sandy and calcareous

Grape variety: Primitivo

Age of vineyards: 15-30 Years

Per hectare plants: 3800

Cultivation system: Espalier with spurred cordon pruning

Vinification: Destemming of grapes and cold maceration at 4/5° C for 18/36 hours. Alcoholic fermentation at a controlled temperature and racking at the end. Soft pressing of marcs.

Ageing: After the malolactic fermentation in inox silo the wine ages in French and American durmast wood of medium toasting for 5 months. Then it is bottled and ages in the bottle.

ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS

Colour: Red with ruby reflections

Fragrance: Intense and fruity with notes of spices and jam

Taste: Soft and persistent, rightly balanced tannin

Wine pairing: Perfect with roasted red meats, main courses with red meat typical of the Mediterranean cuisine, seasoned cheeses

Serving: Serve at 18/20°C

Decant before serving