2020 Gioia del Colle Primitivo Riserva

Primitivo from the Murgian hills within the territory of Gioia del Colle, in the locality of Spinomarino, 4.5 km to the South East of the town. The fermentation of the must in contact with the skin for 200 hours at controlled temperature and just with autochthonous yeasts. Open-cycle process with frequent pumping of the must over the pomace. Re-integration only of the sulphites lost during the vinification steps to restore the initial natural value. Natural malolactic fermentation. 12 months ...Read More...

Primitivo from the Murgian hills within the territory of Gioia del Colle, in the locality of Spinomarino, 4.5 km to the South East of the town. The fermentation of the must in contact with the skin for 200 hours at controlled temperature and just with autochthonous yeasts. Open-cycle process with frequent pumping of the must over the pomace. Re-integration only of the sulphites lost during the vinification steps to restore the initial natural value. Natural malolactic fermentation. 12 months in wine stainless steel tanks, 12 months in Slavonic oak 750-liter-casks, 6 months in bottle. Ruby red intense colour with slight burgundy hues. Scent typical of very ripe fruits and slightly toasted wood and spices, with some balsamic notes. Full bodied, rich in minerality and freshness, balanced smooth taste of black sour cherry and plum tending to velvety with ripe fruity notes of blackberry and mulberry, and spices like clove and cacao. The feature which makes the Primitivo of Gioia del Colle unique is the toasted almond aftertaste. - Fatalone.

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