Primitivo di Manduria DOC
 
Varietal: Primitivo 100%
Vineyard age: 15-25 years old
Training system: "alberello" (bush vine) and espallier
Harvest time: early September
Avarage yield per hectare: 90 quintals (9.000 kilograms)
Vinification: thermo-controlled alcoholic fermentation at 22-24 °C (71-75 °F)
Ageing: stainless steel
Alcohol content: 14% Vol.
TASTING NOTES
Color: ruby red with violet reflexes
Bouquet: pleasant tones of berries and plums embrace notes of black pepper and cocoa, violet and humus, undergrowth and warm stone.
Taste: dry, fresh and spicy, it has a medium to full body, juicy tannins and a fruity finish. Good persistence.
Suggested pairing: beef stew with mushrooms, Lasagna with meat sauce.
Serving temperature: 16° - 18° C (60°- 64° F)