Tasting Notes: This Primitivo has a bright rtuby red colour. On the nose of plums, carobs, cherries and violets leap from the glass. The palate is soft and smooth with notes of rick black cherries and blackcurrant fruits combined with notes of cinnamon spice and cloves supported by lovely soft tannins.
Food Pairing: This Primitivo Tomato based pasta dishes, char-grilled pork, cold meats and roasted Mediterranean vegetables.
Background: The vineyards are mostly situated in the communes of Manduria and Sava and are owned by growers with whom Filippo has been working for many years. Production is lower than its potential, which ensures the best quality grapes are selected. The red soils are calcareous clay and rich in iron, minerals and nutrients.
Winemaking Process: 80% of the grapes come from old bush vines and the rest from trained vines that are at least 20 years old. The grapes were gently pressed and cooled to 10ºC for a maceration period of 10-12 days with regular pumping over. Yeasts were added to start fermentation, which took place under temperature-controlled conditions of up to 20 ºC. The wine was then transferred to second and third passage oak barriques for six to eight months before bottling.
Tasting Notes: Ruby red colour with violet tones. Intense and complex perfumes of red cherries and blackberries, with some spice and leather which follow on to the palate. This wine has a rich and velvety texture, generous tannins and great length.
Awards:
Mundus Vini 2023 - Gold
Berlin Wine Trophy 2023 - Gold
Mundus Vini 2022 - Silver
Frankfurt International Troph 2021 - Gold
Korea Wine Challenge 2020 - Silver
Frankfurt International Trophy 2020 - Gold
Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards 2019 - Gold
Tasting Notes: A full bodied red wne with intense aromas and flavours. It exhibits notes of dark fruits like plum and blackberry, along with hints of vanilla, tobacco and oak. The palate is smooth with balanced acidity and rich tannins, often finishing with notes of chocolate, spice and espresso.
Food Pairing: This Primitivo pairs well with a variety of dishes, particularly those with rich flavours. It compliments grilled meats, pasta with tomato based sauves and aged cheeses.
Awards:
Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2023 - Gold
Berlin Wine Trophy 2021 - Gold