Primitivo
Salento PGI
Province of Taranto, southeast of Puglia
Spurred cordon
Medium texture
5000 plants per hectare and 2.5 kg of grapes per plant
Manual harvest, usually at the end of August,carried out in the early hours of dawn to avoid higher temperatures, which could reduce freshness and aromaticity in wines
The grapes are destemmed and fermented at a controlled temperature of 22-24 °C for 8-10 days, during which daily pumping over takes place, and followed by malolactic fermentation
Light passage in French and American oak barrels
13,5%
Bright ruby with purple tinges; fragrant perfume with hints of cherry and other red fruits; soft tannins and medium body, good acidity and medium finish of red fruits
17-18 °C
Cured meats and aged cheeses; dishes based on red meats and roast, poultry, well-seasoned red sauces.
Primitivo is an ancient grape variety in Puglia; its grapes ripen very early, sometimes even in August.
Perfectly adapted to Salento’s climate, dry with high diurnal range and frequent breezes from the sea, Primitivo grapes give bold, well-structured wines, with fruity flavours, good acidity and smooth tannins