Awards
The WineHunter Award 2018 MERANO WINEFESTIVAL
1954, 2016 88,00 - 89,99
6th Asia Wine Trophy 2018
1954, 2016 Gold Medal
GAMBERO ROSSO Vini d’Italia 2018
1954, 2015 1 glass
MUNDUS VINI 2017
1954, 2015 Silver
5th Japan Women’s Wine Award 2018
1954, 2015 Gold
The WineHunter Award 2017
1954, 2015 88,00 - 89,99
I Vini di Veronelli 2018
1954, 2015 85
Associazione Italiana Sommelier VITAE 2018
1954, 2015 3 vines
PUGLIA IGP PRIMITIVO
Production area: Countryside around Cerignola
Grape variety: 100% Primitivo
Yield per hectare: 70 q
Harvest period: Last week of August
Soil type: Clayey-limestone
Training system: Spurred cordon
Vinification: The harvest takes place in mid-August, when the grapes are fully ripe and very aromatic. Destemming is followed by soft crushing and maceration with fermentation in stainless-steel vessels for 15-20 days at a controlled temperature, and then pressing. The resulting wine is aged for 2 months in stainless-steel tanks and then in barriques for 12 months, before returning to stainless-steel fermentation vessels for a further 3 months. It is subsequently bottled and aged for another 4 months prior to release.
Sensory characteristics: Ruby red impenetrable, with garnet reflections. Nose quite intense and complex. Red fruits, dried plums and marasca, myrtle. Floral and spicy smells of cloves. In the mouth is intense, full, tannins are present but domesticated, good acidity balanced with smoothness. Persistent in the end; wine ready for good longevity.
Food pairings: Pasta with tasty sauces, grilled meat and
mature cheeses.