Corte Salentini Primitivo de Manduria D.O.C. 2023

A ruby red colour wtih elegant flecks of garnet. An intense bouquet of dark berries, mainly blackberries, but also sour cherries and mulberries, drifting into notes of liquorice and coffee. A decisive palate, with velvety and enveloping tannins. Wild berries and spice persist on the finish. Primitivo di Manduria DOC is a full-bodied wine, excellent with fine meats such as tagliata di manzo (grilled sliced beef). It is recommended to serve at 14-16°C in order to enjoy the wine at its best. Alcohol 14.5% Harvest The harvest takes place in the early hours of the morning, to avoid excessive heat and retain the typical characteristics of the fruit. Vinification After de-stemming and crushing, fermentation takes place in stainless steel at a controlled temperature of 25 °C for 8-10 days. Maceration on the skins lasts 15-18 days, optimising the extraction of aromas, tannins and anthocyanins. Ageing: 3 months in American oak barriques and 6 months in stainless steel.