"Licurti" Primitivo di Manduria DOP 2021

Primitivo is the main grape variety of Apulia, but it is also well represented in other areas of southern Italy. Primitivo is the basis of this Licutri, Primitivo di Manduria DOP, produced by Trullo di Pezza with grapes from the company's vineyards in Maruggio, in the province of Taranto. Primitivo 100%, the grapes are grown using organic methods. Once perfectly ripe, they are quickly brought to the winery where they begin their transformation process. The grapes are destemmed and crushed, followed by a maceration period of about 10 days, with frequent délestage. At the end of the alcoholic fermentation phase, the wine rests for about 6 months in French oak Tonneaux, some new and some second-hand. We thus discover a wine characterised by a beautiful deep ruby colour, with garnet highlights. The nose reveals a beautiful intensity, with notes of ripe dark fruit, cocoa and tobacco. In the mouth it immediately offers a silky body, full and well balanced by a fresh note. The tannins, well evident in this case, reveal a nice elegance. The finish is persistent, with a perfect correspondence to what was previously perceived on the nose. Recommended pairings: Roasted and braised red meats, game or aged cheeses.