PIANTAFERRO
In the South of Italy; the earth is dried by the warm sea breeze. The colours are intense and full of energy. Our vineyards grow under the strong Mediterranean Sun. Every grape bunch and every single grape are full of the energy that only this Sun and terrain can give.

PRIMITIVO DI MANDURIA D.O.C.

Tasting notes
Primitivo di Manduria combines very well with all grilled or stewed lamb meats, it is excellent with roast beef and also with seasoned aged hard cheese.

NAME AND DENOMINATION
Primitivo di Manduria D.O.C.

GRAPE VARIETY
100% Primitivo

ALCOHOL CONTENT
14% vol.

OPTIMAL SERVING TEMPERATURE
18-20° C

PAIRING
Primitivo di Manduria combines very well with all grilled or stewed lamb meats, it is excellent with roast beef and also with seasoned aged hard cheese.

ORIGIN
part of the area ofTaranto and Brindisi

WINEMAKING
the vinification and aging process of Primitivo di Manduria D.O.C. must be carried out within the production area of Primitivo grapes. The wine-making technique follows the traditional method, consisting of daily checks and adjustments during the first week and every two days for the second week of fermentation. The fermentation temperature is set between 24° C and 28° C. Once completed the phase of alcoholic fermentation, peel racking and pressing may begin, while all the necessary conditions for malolactic fermentation are created. As soon as this latter process is carried out, decantation is performed twice or thrice before starting racking the wine into wood barrels for perfecting. For this, two types of wood are used: 500 litre tonneau casks and 6.000 litre large barrels. Once the wine is perfected in the wooden barrels, our oenologists select the Primitivo di Manduria D.O.C. , which is then collected, analysed and tasted by the Chamber of Commerce of Taranto. Only after passing this very strict test, the wine will be confirmed for bottling and bottled.

STORAGE AND AGEING
storage in a cool dry place is recommended, as the aging process for this important wine can last more than 5-6 years.

COLOUR
dark red, deep, with browny red coloured notes on aging.

BOUQUET
clean, warm, good perception of black berry and plum jam scents, followed by marked pepper and vanilla notes.

FLAVOUR
excellent mouth entry and thereafter pleasantly pungent continuous warmth sensation, followed by an interesting acid-salted note of light tannins. Excellent is the remaining sensation in the mouth after swallowing.

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