primitivo - International Cellars

PRIMITIVO
Producer
MASSERIA CICELLA
Appelation
Salento Primitivo I.G.T.
Wine Type
Red
Vintage
2011
Grape Variety
100% Primitivo
Sensory Characteristics
A wine sourced purely from Primitivo grapes grown and harvested
throughout Lizzano, Torricella and Taranto. The long maceration of
the skins provides a rich extraction and an intense, deep ruby red
color with a particular aroma of blackberry and plum. The smoothness of its palates amazes as its flavor whole and persistent with a
pleasant sweetness in the end. An ideal complement to meats,
game and cheeses.
Harvest
End of agoust, some of the grapes are partially dried on the plants
for about 15-20 days before harvest
Vinification Process
Light pressing, maceration for about 15 days with controlled
temperature (28/30°) in steel tank.
Alcohol Content
14,5%
Soil Type
"red soil" is a type of red clay soil produced by the weathering of
limestone, typical of Manduria’s area
Vine Cultivation System
Alberello Pugliese
Grape Yield
60 quintals per hectare
PRODUCTION ZONE
Country: Italy
Region: Puglia
Area:
Torricella Taranto
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