Description
Primitivo
Wine type: Red – Organic
Denomination / Appellation: Gioia del Colle DOP
Grape variety: 100% Primitivo
Production area: Murgian Hills, Apulia, Italy
Soil: Pebbly soil over a limestone base
Vineyard exposure: South-West
Altitude: 450 m a.s.l.
Year of plantation: 1981
Vine training system: Cordon trained
Vines per hectare: 4,000
Yield per hectare: 6,000 kg
Harvest period: Early September
Harvesting method: Mechanical
Vinification: Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks
Aging: 30% in large barrels for 12 months
Alcohol by volume: 14%
pH: 3.4
Total acidity: 4.9 g/L (as tartaric acid)
Reducing sugar: 5 g/L
Dry extract: 39 g/L
Tasting notes
Color: Deep ruby red
Aroma: Cherry, plum, and tobacco leaf
Taste: Rich and voluptuous, balanced by fresh acidity, with a gentle earthy finish
Pairings: Excellent with roasted meats, game, and aged cheeses
Serving temperature: 16–18°C
Contains sulfites
Certified organic product – Gioia del Colle DOP
