Primitivo 1850
- Production area: Apulia, Salento and Murgia, 200-400 m above the sea level
- Land: Sandy and calcareous
- Grape variety: Primitivo
- Age of vineyards: 15-30 Years
- Cultivation system: Espalier with spurred cordon pruning
- Vinification: Destemming of grapes and cold maceration at 4/5° C for 18/36 hours. Alcoholic fermentation at a controlled temperature and racking at the end.
Soft pressing of marcs.
- Maturation: After the malolactic fermentation in inox silo the wine ages in French and American durmast wood of medium toasting for 5 months. Then it is bottled and ages in the bottle.
- Color: Red with ruby reflections
- Fragrance: Intense and fruity with notes of spices and jam
- Taste: Soft and persistent, rightly balanced tannin
- As an accompaniment to: Perfect with roasted red meats, main courses with red meat typical of the Mediterranean cuisine, seasoned cheeses
- Serving: Serve at 18/20°C. Decant before serving