Region: Puglia, Italy

Grape Variety: 100% Primitivo

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, complex, fruity aroma with notes of small red fruits, cherrries and blackberries. Velvety and soft texture, warm and quite tannic, with great taste-olfactory persistence.

Food Pairing: Accompanies savoury first courses like pasta with meat sauce, scond courses with red meats, medium spiced roasts and semi matured cheeses.

Awards:
Mundus Vini 2023 - Gold
Frankfurt International Trophy 2021 - Gold

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