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oaked sweet red wine
Deep ruby red with light garnet reflections. Sweet wine for dessert, meditation and pairing with aged cheese or summer fruit (served refreshed)
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CLASSIFICATION
Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale DOCG – Red wine – 500ml
Alcohol: 13,5%+ 4,5% Vol
Harvest period: first decade of October
PRODUCTION
Area: plot of Manduria, Sava and Lizzano in the county of Taranto, Salento, Apulia Grape variety: 100% Primitivo
Training system: Apulian alberello
Vineyard age: over 60 years
Grape yield per hectare: 50 q
Harvest: manual, with careful selection of the grapes, slight drying on the plant
VINIFICATION
Destemming, gentle pressing of the grapes, maceration with skin contact for 10-12 days, fermentation at a controlled temperature not exceeding 20°C, 12 months oaking in american and french barriques and approx. 12 months of bottle ageing.
TASTING
Colour: deep ruby red with light garnet reflections.
Nose: enveloping, intense, with floral notes of violet and fruity notes of blackberry, raspberry, sour cherry, plum jam and pleasant spicy nuances of Mediterranean scrub, cinnamon, white pepper, chocolate and gentle vanilla finish.
Mouth: the soft warmth of Primitivo enters the mouth with soothing sweetness, balanced by good acidity and long finish with delicate vanilla notes.
Pairings: aged cheese, traditional Apulian pastries with almonds, walnuts, pistachios, hazelnuts. Served fresh it pairs nicely with summer fruits.
Characteristics
- Alcohol: 14%
- Body: Medium Full
Vintage
Awards
5 STARS WINES 91 scores 2024 LUCA MARONI 94 scores 2024
Grapes
- Primitivo : 100%
Appellation
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Wine types:
- Red Wine
- White Wine
- Rose Wine
- Sparkling Wine
- Sweet Wine
Grape varieties:
Negroamaro, Primitivo, Susumaniello, Green
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