Linea Di Marco – Primitivo di Manduria

Primitivo di Manduria

Protected Designation of Origin (DOP)

Red wine obtained from Primitivo grapes grown in Manduria, Puglia, on sandy-clay and calcareous-clay soils. The vineyards are between 15 and 35 years old and trained with spur-pruned cordon and Apulian bush vines (4,500-6,500 vines/ha). Vinification involves destemming and maceration at 4-5 °C for 36 hours, fermentation at a controlled temperature, racking 6 days after fermentation ends and gentle pressing. Ageing takes place for 6 months in French oak (where malolactic fermentation occurs), followed by 4 months in bottle. It has an intense red colour with garnet reflections. On the nose it is intense and persistent, with spice notes; on the palate it is soft and persistent, with balanced tannins. Ideal with game, roasted or grilled meats and aged cheeses. Serve at 18-20 °C.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

• GRAPE VARIETY: Primitivo;
• PRODUCTION AREA: Manduria, Puglia;
• SOIL: Sandy-clay and calcareous-clay;
• AGE OF VINEYARDS: 15 – 35 years;
• TRAINING: Spur-pruned cordon and Apulian bush vines; 4,500-6,500 vines/ha;
• VINIFICATION: Destemming and maceration at 4-5 °C for 36 hours; fermentation at a controlled temperature; racking 6 days after fermentation ends and gentle pressing;
• AGEING: 6 months in French oak (where malolactic fermentation takes place), followed by 4 months in bottle;
• COLOUR: Intense red with garnet reflections;
• AROMA AND TASTE: Intense and persistent, with spice notes; soft and persistent, with balanced tannins;
• FOOD PAIRING: Game, roasted or grilled meats and aged cheeses;
• SERVING TEMPERATURE: 18-20 °C;
• ALCOHOL CONTENT: 14.5% vol;
• BOTTLE SIZE: 750 ml.

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