Primitivo IGP
Primitivo thrives in the particularly hot and dry weather of the Salento area leading to intense wines with beautiful notes that range from dark-skinned fruits to sweet spices. It is especially recognizable for its inky color and blackberry, pepper and anise aromas. Primitivo, as well as Zinfandel, are clones of a Croatian grape called Crljenak.
Wine exported to
Bermuda, USA, Australia, Puerto Rico, China, New Zealand, Turks and Caicos, Switzerland; United Kingdom
Grape Varieties:
100% Primitivo
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
7-9 days
Type of yeast:
Selected
Length of maceration:
7-9 days
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Aging containers:
Stainless steel
Aging before bottling:
3 months
Aging in bottle:
1 months
Closure:
Cork
Organic:
No
Vineyard location:
Puglia
Soil composition:
Limestone
Vine training:
Pergola
Altitude:
100 meters (330 feet) above sea level
Vine density:
4,500 vines per hectare
Yield:
5.3 lbs per vine
Exposure:
Southeast
Years planted:
2005-2020
Time of harvest:
Late August to early September
Total yearly production (in bottles):
25,000
Tasting notes:
Bright garnet color, with a pleasant bouquet of fresh red fruits. Medium body. The palate is smooth but with a nice and gentle acidity that balances and softens the sweet finish typical of the grapes.
Serving temperature:
Best served at 16-18 °C (60.8-64.4 °F).
Food pairings:
Wonderful paired with hearty first courses, meat and aged cheese.
Aging potential:
Up to 2 years
Alcohol:
13.5%
Winemaker:
Teo D’Apolito & the Empson Family
