Del Salento Vineyards - Reserve Line

The Primitivo Berry of Manduria D.O.C.

Designation of origin

Vines: Primitivo 100%

Red

Capacity: 750 ml

Production Area: Salento, Puglia.

Vinification: Harvesting of the grapes slightly over-ripened, destemming and crushing of the grapes, maceration at a controlled temperature for 10-12 days with periodic pumping over with rain. Racking and malolactic fermentation in stainless steel. Aging in American and French oak barrels of first and second passage for the next 12 months.

Sensory Characteristics: Intense ruby ​​red color with purplish veins, intense aroma with the presence of cherry jam and blackberries, soaked in lightly spiced tobacco. On the palate the sweetness of the spicy component is highlighted, with a finish that gives notes of cocoa and coffee. Well persistent, it will evolve further for the next 10 years.

Pairings: The great Apulian cuisine with its meat dishes; also excellent with game and very mature sheep's cheeses.

Temperature: 18 ° C

Alcohol content: 14%