IGP SALENTO, ITALY
PRIMITIVO 100%
COLOUR:
Intense ruby red in colour
AROMAS:
Ripe red fruits on the nose, harmonising with hints of spice
PALATE:
Elegant and soft on the palate, Aureliano Primitivo is packed full of fruit and spice, continuing from the aromas on the nose. Ripe red raspberries are unmistakeable, as well as flavours of blackberry and pepper. Light acidity and pleasant tannins delivers an approachable wine for everyone
AGEING POTENTIAL:
This wine is best consumed when youthful and fresh
BACKGROUND:
Welcome to Salento, an earthy paradise that delivers an authentic and unparalleled lifestyle. Salento is the region that unites East and West, a play of colours that creates a unique landscape. As far as the eye can see the picturesque vineyards mix with the ancient stones, the red earth, the narrow streets, the whitewashed houses, the unspoilt countryside and the enchanting blue sea. Poetic and intimate, this southern Italian heaven marries simplicity and sophistication
Primitivo vines are vigorous and grow best in climates that are warm but not too hot, as the grapes have a tendency to shrivel in very hot weather
FOOD MATCH:
Aureliano Primitivo is ideal with red meats, such as lamb stews
WINE ANALYSIS:
ABV 13%
Residual sugar 12 g/litre
Titratable acidity 5.40 g/litre
pH 3.56
