Deep intense red, smells of blackberries and strawberry, spices, violet and humus. Smooth in the mouth, complex, full-bodied and very persistent. Serve at a temperature of 15-18º C. AWARDS: Gold Medal Berliner Wine Trophy, 97 points Luca Maroni

First courses with meat sauce and mushrooms, polenta, grilled meat, and medium aged cheeses.

climate

The Tyrrhenian Sea to the west brings in cooler sea breezes to temper the warmer coastal air. Very hot during the summer, and mild during the winter.

soil

Red land rich in organic substances with presence of limestone who gives to the wine strength and power in alcohol.

vinification

Vineyards of origin: Area of the Doc Manduria (Apulia). Vine type: 100%Primitivo. Yield per hectare: About 80 quintals. Vine training system: Traditional Apulian sapling. Winemaking and maturation: Hand harvest and timely processing of the grape with rasping. Maceration in steel tanks at controlled temperature and short maturation in steel and big and medium barrels.