In San Marzano, the vine-growers take care of their small vineyard as you would a garden. Their stories are many, as are the names of their families. We have chosen one, Talò, to thank them ideally: family for family, story for story.
Grape variety: Primitivo. Area: San Marzano, Salento, Apulia. About 100 metres above sea level. Soil: Medium-textured, clayey, shallow and with a good presence of skeleton. Cultivation: Espallier (5,000 vines per hectare). Harvest: Second week of September. Vinification: Thermo-controlled maceration for about 10 days followed by alcoholic fermentation with selected yeasts. Ageing: In French and American oak barriques for 6 months. Organoleptic characteristics: Ruby red colour enriched by violet reflections; opulent bouquet reminiscent of ripe cherries and plums, with pleasant notes of cocoa and vanilla. A wine of remarkable structure, softened by the persuasive warmth of the Primitivo, ending in notes of long sweetness. Pairings: Robust first courses, lamb, game with elaborate sauces and hard cheeses. Serve at: 16-18 °C.