Description

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Pumo Primitivo 2018 San Marzano

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Vine variety: Primitivo.

Area: San Marzano, Salento, Puglia. At about 100 meters above sea level.

Soil: Medium clay texture, shallow and with good skeletal soil.

Farming type: Espalier (5,000 vines per hectare).

Grape harvest: First week of September.

Vinification: Thermo-controlled maceration for about 10 days, followed by alcoholic fermentation with selected yeasts.

Ageing: In stainless steel tanks.

Tasting notes: Deep ruby red colour with violet reflections; complex bouquet with plum and cherry notes, spicy, with hints of rosemary and vanilla; a robust wine, smooth and balanced, easy to drink.

Best served with: Richly flavoured first courses, red meat, game, and hard cheese.

Serving temperature: 16-18 °C.

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