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)