Millefiori Primitivo

Primitivo
 

Salento PGI
 

Province of Taranto, southeast of Puglia
 

Spurred cordon
 

Medium texture
 

5000 plants per hectare and 2.5 kg of grapes per plant
 

Manual harvest, usually at the end of August,carried out in the early hours of dawn to avoid higher temperatures, which could reduce freshness and aromaticity in wines
 

The grapes are destemmed and fermented at a controlled temperature of 22-24 °C for 8-10 days, during which daily pumping over takes place, and followed by malolactic fermentation

Light passage in French and American oak barrels
 

13,5%
 

Bright ruby with purple tinges; fragrant perfume with hints of cherry and other red fruits; soft tannins and medium body, good acidity and medium finish of red fruits
 

17-18 °C
 

Cured meats and aged cheeses; dishes based on red meats and roast, poultry, well-seasoned red sauces.