Primitivo

Data sheet

Primitivo is an ancient grape variety grown in Puglia; its grapes ripen very early compared to other varieties. An interesting peculiarity of Primitivo is that just 20 days after the harvest, this variety is able to give a good second production. Traditionally, the fruits of this “second harvest” are used to add freshness to this powerful wine, improving the freshness of the musts obtained by the first harvest.

GRAPE VARIETY: Primitivo

APPELLATION: Salento IGP

PRODUCTION AREA: rural area of Sava and Manduria, in the province of Taranto

TRAINING SYSTEM: spurred cordon

SOIL: medium texture

PLANT DENSITY AND YIELD: 5000 plants per hectare and 2.5 kg of grapes per plant

HARVEST: 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 bunches are delicately picked up and placed in small 5 kg baskets

VINIFICATION: 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

AGEING: 5 months in stainless steel tanks

ALCOHOL: 13.5%

CALORIES: 94.5 kcal / 100 ml

TASTING NOTES: bright ruby ​​with purple tinges; fragrant perfume with hints of cherry and other red fruits, like blackberries, mulberries and raspberries. With a round and enveloping taste, it offers a fine freshness and silky tannins

SERVICE TEMPERATURE: 17-18 °C

FOOD PAIRING: This Primitivo becomes a contribution to the dishes of the historic Apulian cuisine. Paired with steaming meatballs in tomato sauce and Parmigiana, it goes well with long-cooked dishes. Served in combination with a tender goulash it can become a surprising convivial meal.