PRIMITIVO DI MANDURIA DOP<br />Sessantanni<br />Typology: Red<br />Grape variety: Primitivo<br />Denomination: Primitivo di Manduria DOP<br />Cultivation: Trees at least sixty years old<br />Planting density: 5,000 vines per hectare<br />Production area: Valle del Sessantanni, about 40 hectares between San Marzano and Sava (TA). The thermal values characterise a rather warm environment with very low<br />annual rainfall and very high temperature variations, which has a positive effect on the quality of the grapes. This is the classic growing area for Primitivo di Manduria PDO.<br />Soil: Red residual soil with a fine texture, calcareous substrate and sparse rock outcrops. The famous red hue of these soils is due to the high content of iron oxides.<br />Harvest: Mid-September<br />Vinification: Hand-picking of slightly overripe grapes; destemming and maceration, maceration at 8°C for 24-48 hours before fermentation. Thermally controlled maceration<br />and alcoholic fermentation with selected yeasts for about 10 days at 24-26°C. Final bottling with soft presses.<br />Maturation: Malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks followed by 12 months in French and American oak barriques.<br />Organoleptic characteristics: Very deep and elegant ruby red colour; rich and complex bouquet, fruity with notes of plums, cherry jam with a slight spiciness and hints of<br />tobacco. A wine of great body, soft and rich in noble tannins, with a finish that offers notes of cocoa, coffee and vanilla.<br />Pairings: Strong first courses, red meat and game.<br />Serve at: 18°C<br />
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€28.00
