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: 50 years
Grape variety: 60% Negroamaro 40% Primitivo
Harvest: Primitivo in early September, Negroamaro second half of September
Production per hectare: 8 tons
Vini¬cation: after destemming and pressing of grapes, the must macerates with skins contact for 10-15 days. Thermo-controlled alcoholic fermentation at 20-22 °C
Ageing: 6 months in medium toasting French barriques
Colour: deep red with purple hints
Bouquet: complex aroma of ripe red fruits, jam, delicate vanilla aromas with a chocolate and coffee finish
Taste: soft and big sip marked by silky tannins, harmonious, persistent, balanced finish
Serving temperature: 16°-20°C
Alcohol content: 14,5% vol
Pairings: excellent with first courses of Mediterranean cuisine, red meats and cheeses