Gran Maestro Primitivo Di Manduria DOC - Puglia - Italy
Product Description
Description
From the best area in Puglia region for Primitivo, it features a deep red colour with intense notes of blackcurrant jam mingling with pepper, licorice and cloves. In the mouth it is mellow, dense, very complex and with a layered finish of dried plums, vanilla and chocolate. Great match with spicy soups, veal entrecote, seasoned cheese, grilled meats
Vintage in image may vary. Refer to wine facts for current vintage.How to pair it
- Meat Pairs well with grilled meat, veal
- Cheese Pairs well with seasoned cheese
Accolades
Awards
Luca Maroni 98 Points
An Italian wine expert, famous wine journalist, critic and author, Luca Maroni has also created his own rating system for wines, contributed to wine education and has collaborated with top Italian wineries.
Wine Facts
Product Type | Red Wine |
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Grape Varietal | Primitivo |
Vintage | 2019 |
Region | Puglia |
Country | ITALY |
Winemakers | Marco Censi |
Producer | Cielo e Terra SPA |
Average age of vines | 20 yrs |
Harvest method | Espallier |
Fermentation & maceration | Soft pressing and fermentation with maceration for 6-8 days with controlled temperature |
Aging | 9 months in oak barrels |
Alcohol | 14 |
Mouth Attribute | Complex, Full-bodied, Silky Tannin |
Nose Attribute | Dark Fruit, Jamy, Spices |
SKU | IT169 |
Vineyard Info
Grown with the espallier training system, the vineyards are located in the Southern part of Puglia, called Salento. Manduria is also the name of a little town in the Salento area. The soil has a medium consistency and has a base of calcareous tuff. Mild winters with little rain. Hot summers with lack of rain but a good ventilation. Irrigation is often needed.
Reviews & Ratings
Description
From the best area in Puglia region for Primitivo, it features a deep red colour with intense notes of blackcurrant jam mingling with pepper, licorice and cloves. In the mouth it is mellow, dense, very complex and with a layered finish of dried plums, vanilla and chocolate. Great match with spicy soups, veal entrecote, seasoned cheese, grilled meats
Vintage in image may vary. Refer to wine facts for current vintage.How to pair it
- Meat Pairs well with grilled meat, veal
- Cheese Pairs well with seasoned cheese
Awards
Luca Maroni 98 Points
An Italian wine expert, famous wine journalist, critic and author, Luca Maroni has also created his own rating system for wines, contributed to wine education and has collaborated with top Italian wineries.
Product Type | Red Wine |
---|---|
Grape Varietal | Primitivo |
Vintage | 2019 |
Region | Puglia |
Country | ITALY |
Winemakers | Marco Censi |
Producer | Cielo e Terra SPA |
Average age of vines | 20 yrs |
Harvest method | Espallier |
Fermentation & maceration | Soft pressing and fermentation with maceration for 6-8 days with controlled temperature |
Aging | 9 months in oak barrels |
Alcohol | 14 |
Mouth Attribute | Complex, Full-bodied, Silky Tannin |
Nose Attribute | Dark Fruit, Jamy, Spices |
SKU | IT169 |
Grown with the espallier training system, the vineyards are located in the Southern part of Puglia, called Salento. Manduria is also the name of a little town in the Salento area. The soil has a medium consistency and has a base of calcareous tuff. Mild winters with little rain. Hot summers with lack of rain but a good ventilation. Irrigation is often needed.