Area of production:
Salento - Puglia
Soil:
Chalky-clay
Cultivation:
Low tree-like vines
Grape variety used:
50% Montepulciano and 50% Primitivo
Climate:
Mild winters with very dry springs and summers
Harvest:
Manual harvest a few days after the grapes are ripe
Wine making:
Traditional soaking for 30 -45 days followed by fermentation of the must at controlled temperature
Ageing:
1 year in French and American barrels and 1 year in bottles
Colour:
Ruby-red
Bouquet:
Clean, generous and full-bodied
Alcoholic strength:
14.5%.
Recommended temperature:
20°C
Recommended glass:
first decant and then serve in bowl-shaped glass.
Storage time:
Many years, if the wine is stored in appropriate cellars.