Merk: Feudo Monaci

PRIMITIVO
SALENTO IGT
Salento.

The heel of the boot, squeezed between the Ionian and Adriatic Seas. Country of the baroque and of the taranta. Land rich in history and aimed at the future. Like the rays of sunshine which illuminate it and make it unique. Like its wines.

The grapes: 100% primitivo.

The vineyard: parcels trained by the alberello pugliese and cordone speronato systems on deep, dry, clay soil with some tufaceous limestone.

The vinification: the bunches are picked by hand towards the end of August, early in the morning. They are carried to the cellar and immediately pressed. The vinification is carried out at a controlled temperature with 10 days maceration and frequent remontages.
The malolactic fermentation having taken place, the wine develops in steel until June.

The wine: vivid red colour; intense bouquet of ripe grapes; full, velvety flavour, with excellent structure.

Analytical details: 13.50% alcohol; 5.50g/l total acidity; 3.55pH; 4.00g/l residual sugar; 32g/l dry extract.

Optimum keeping: 4-5 years in bottles stored horizontally in cool, dark conditions.

Food matches: roast or stewed red meats, lamb, kid, mature cheeses.

Serving temperature: 18° C.