Primitivo di Terra d’Otranto

The Primitivo di Terra d’Otranto Notte Rossa reflects warm climates and sandy soils that enhance its richness. Harvested midSeptember and aged in French and American oak, it shows an intense ruby hue with cherry, plum, cocoa and vanilla aromas. The palate is fullbodied and velvety, finishing long and sweet. Perfect with rustic dishes, flavorful meats and aged cheeses.

The Primitivo di Terra d’Otranto Notte Rossa reflects warm climates and sandy soils that enhance its richness. Harvested midSeptember and aged in French and American oak, it shows an intense ruby hue with cherry, plum, cocoa and vanilla aromas. The palate is fullbodied and velvety, finishing long and sweet. Perfect with rustic dishes, flavorful meats and aged cheeses.

Features

WINE TYPE
Red
GRAPES
Primitivo
VINE TRAINING
Espalier, 5000 vines per Ha
HARVEST
Mid-September
SERVING TEMPERATURE
16-18°C
PRODUCTION AREA
Salento Ionian countryside. Vines are grown at an altitude of around 100 m above sea level with high average temperatures and medium-low rainfall. The soil is shallow and medium textured (sandy loam)
VINIFICATION AND AGEING
Thermo-controlled maceration and alcoholic fermentation for about 10 days with selected yeasts. Aged in first passage French and American oak barrels for 4 months
TASTING NOTES

Intense ruby red hue, lifted by subtle purple glints; the bouquet is rich and enveloping, recalling ripe cherries and juicy plums, with elegant nuances of cocoa and vanilla. On the palate it shows substantial structure, softened by the velvety warmth of Primitivo, and it fi nishes with long lasting sweet notes

PRODUCTION AREA

Salento Ionian countryside. Vines are grown at an altitude of around 100 m above sea level with high average temperatures and medium-low rainfall. The soil is shallow and medium textured (sandy loam)

Thermo-controlled maceration and alcoholic fermentation for about 10 days with selected yeasts. Aged in first passage French and American oak barrels for 4 months

Intense ruby red hue, lifted by subtle purple glints; the bouquet is rich and enveloping, recalling ripe cherries and juicy plums, with elegant nuances of cocoa and vanilla. On the palate it shows substantial structure, softened by the velvety warmth of Primitivo, and it fi nishes with long lasting sweet notes

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