Deep intense red, smells of blackberries and strawberry, spices, violet and humus. Smooth in the mouth, complex, full-bodied and very persistent. Serve at a temperature of 15-18º C. AWARDS: Gold Medal Berliner Wine Trophy, 97 points Luca Maroni
First courses with meat sauce and mushrooms, polenta, grilled meat, and medium aged cheeses.
- climate
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The Tyrrhenian Sea to the west brings in cooler sea breezes to temper the warmer coastal air. Very hot during the summer, and mild during the winter.
- soil
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Red land rich in organic substances with presence of limestone who gives to the wine strength and power in alcohol.
- vinification
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Vineyards of origin: Area of the Doc Manduria (Apulia). Vine type: 100%Primitivo. Yield per hectare: About 80 quintals. Vine training system: Traditional Apulian sapling. Winemaking and maturation: Hand harvest and timely processing of the grape with rasping. Maceration in steel tanks at controlled temperature and short maturation in steel and big and medium barrels.