Production area: San Pancrazio Salentino, Puglia
Soil: medium mixture of limestone, clay and silica
Altitude: 65 mt. a.s.l. (above sea level)
Training: espalier, 4.500 plants per hectare Vineyards age: 25-30 years
Grape variety: 100% Primitivo
Harvest: first week of September
Production per hectare: 10 tons
Vini¬cation: quick skin contact maceration for about 2-3 hours to extract the desired color. The must is drawn off and it is cooled to 8°C. Then the static clarification is carried out for about 24 hours. After 24 hours, the decantantion takes place. Next the selected yeasts are inoculated so that the alcoholic fermentation takes place at 14°C for 10 days
Ageing: stainless steel
Colour: pale pink
Bouquet: intense and floral character with classy scents of roses and peach blossom accompanied by pleasant fruit aromas of pomegranate, melon and apricot
Taste: a delicate and velvety mouthfeel, acidity is spot on, adding freshness and juiciness to the wine’s texture. Great balanced on the palate with a long finish
Serving temperature: 8°-10°C Alcohol content: 12,5% vol
Pairings: appetizers, fish crudités, sushi, small-fry, pasta or seafood and vegetable risottos, fresh and spicy international dishes, white meats, baked fish, fish soups, fresh cheeses