PRIMITIVO IGT SALENTO, ITALY
PRIMITIVO 100%
COLOUR:
Deep ruby red
AROMAS:
Aromas reminiscent of blackberry fruit and a hint of cherry
PALATE:
The palate has a richness of flavour denoting wild berries and ripe dark fruits
AGEING POTENTIAL:
A great wine in its youth, this Primitivo will continue to improve over several years
BACKGROUND:
In the making of this wine, the “Secondo Passo” technique is used whereby partially sun-dried Primitivo grapes are added to the made wine where a further fermentation takes place. The resultant wine has more richness and complexity
FOOD MATCH:
A perfect match for casseroles, red meats and cheeses
WINE ANALYSIS:
Alcohol 13%
pH 3.6
Titratable Acidity 5.70g/litre
Residual Sugar 17g/litre
WINEMAKER:
Alessandro Botter, Casa Vinicola Botter Carlo