SALENTO I.G.P. PRIMITIVE

Production area: Salento territory

Ground: Medium-textured, calcareous-clayey-siliceous in nature

Altitude: 65 mt. s.l.m.

Training system: Apulian sapling 4,500 plants per hectareo)

Age of the vineyards: 30-50 years

Variety: Primitivo in purity

Harvest period: third decade of August

Yield per hectare: 90 quintals

Vinification: After thedestemming, the crushed grapes follow several macerations for 7-8 days. The fermentation temperature is controlled within 24-255°

Maturation: 3 months inbarriques

Refinement: in bottle for 3 months

Color: intense ruby red with purple reflections

Smell: ample, persistent fruity aroma that recalls plum, lamarena and morello cherry. In the finish, vanilla and spices finish..

Taste: full, soft and enveloping, silky tannins and fruity notes give a long and pleasant taste

Service temperature: 18-20C°C

Alcohol content: 14.00 vol..

Recommended pairings:elaborate first courses, cured meats, roasts, game, red meats, aged cheeses and dried fruit