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, 5.000 plants per hectare
Vineyards age: 20-30 years
Grape variety: 100% Primitivo
Harvest: first half of September
Production per hectare: 10 tons
Vini¬cation: thermo-controlled maceration for 10 days and alcoholic fermentation that did not exceed 25 °C. Then quick aging in stainless steel tank before bottling
Ageing: stainless steel
Colour: ruby red with violet highlights
Bouquet: intense aroma of red berries, with notes of plum and sweet spices
Taste: a full-bodied wine, soft and balanced, easy to drink
Serving temperature: 18°-20°C
Alcohol content: 13,5% vol
Pairings: savoury first courses, red meat and game, cheeses