Grape variety: 100% Primitivo Alcohol content: 14.50% Residual sugar: 12 g/l Production area: Primitivo di Manduria DOC zone
Training system: predominantly traditional Alberello Pugliese (bush-trained) Soil: clay, red earth rich in iron
Vinification: – Cold pre-fermentation maceration at 12–14 °C to extract the characteristic aromas – Alcoholic fermentation and maceration for about 15 days at a controlled temperature of 25–27 °C – Malolactic fermentation and aging in first-passage French oak barriques with weekly bâtonnage
Tasting notes: – Deep, elegant ruby red color – Broad and complex bouquet with notes of whisky, cherry jam, and vanilla – Full-bodied, smooth wine with rich, noble tannins and a sweet finish featuring hints of cocoa, chocolate, and vanilla
Serving temperature: 18 °C
