Producing:
Salento - Puglia
Soil:
Calcerous – Clayey
Cultivation:
Vineyard of old “alberello”
Utilized vine variety:
50 % Primitivo
20% Negramaro
30% Aleatico
Climate:
Mild winters with very dry springs and summers
Vintage:
Grapes are hand piked, once fully ripe
Wine making:
Traditional soaking of 30 – 45 days with temperature controlled fermentation.
Ageing:
72 months in french barriques and 1 year in bottles
Colour:
Ruby-red with garnet tints
Bouquet:
Aromas of caramel and raisin (sotto spirito)
Alcholic strength:
About 15% ALC/VOL.
Recommendation:
Drink for meditation
Recommended temperature:
20°C
Recommended glasses:
Once decanted, serve in ballon glass
Storing time:
It can be stored for many years in appropriate cellars.