| Classification |
DOC Primitivo di Manduria
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| Soil composition |
Mixed calcareous and particularly rocky soil. |
| Vinification |
After harvesting by hand and cooling, the grapes are vinified in thermal-conditioned steel tanks; the maceration, carried out at a temperature not exceeding 26°C, takes place over a period of 8-10 days. The malolactic fermentation is completed by the beginning of winter. |
| Ageing |
After this, the wine is further aged in steel for a period of about 3 months, and after bottling it remains in the bottle for 2 months before being released for sale. |
| Pairing |
Pasta with rich meat sauces, excellent with red meat and in particular lamb. An ideal pairing for moderately aged as well as intense ripe cheeses. |