Zinfandel
IGP
Province of Taranto, southeast Puglia
40 years-old traditional puglian bush vine
sandy
from 4000 to 4500 plants per hectare, with yields of about 0.75 kg of grapes per plant
HARVEST: The harvest is carried out in the early hours of dawn, avoiding high temperatures to preserve freshness and aromaticity
The grapes are destemmed and fermented at a controlled temperature of 25 °C for 8-10 days. A maceration on the skins follows, during 15-18 days, to improve the delicate extraction of tannins and flavors
3 months in American oak barrels and 6 months in stainless-steel tanks
14.5%
98 kcal / 100 ml
deep ruby colour; pronounced bouquet of black berries, mainly cassis and blackcurrant, with notes of licorice and coconut; full-bodied and balanced, with velvety tannins and a perfect acidity; lingering finish of forest fruits and spices jam.
18 °C
well-seasoned main courses based on red sauces, meat and roasts; aged cheeses with intense flavors, forest mushrooms and game.