Description

Vineyards: From vineyards located in the specific DOC area called Manduria, well known for its mineral-rich red soil. 100% Primitivo, confirmed through DNA tests to be the same grape variety as California’s famous Zinfandel.

Winemaking Process: Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks for 15-20 days, and then matured in oak barrels.

Alcohol Content: 14%

Tasting Note

Tasting Note: Deep ruby colour. Aromas and flavours of plum and cherry and hints of smoke and bittersweet chocolate. Warm on the palate, the wine has good acidity and round tannins. Medium-bodied, with good length and quality on the finish.

Serving Temperature: Serve at 18ºC

About the Grape

Primitivo: Primitivo (pronounced pree-mitt-eve-oh) thrives in Puglia's Salento production area, however in 2001 it was recently discovered that it actually isn't native to Italy at all. It has been determined that Primitivo is the same grape as California’s famous Zinfandel. and both are genetically identical to the Crjenak Kastelanski (sirl-yen-knock kas-tel-an-ski) grape from Croatia. Regardless, Primitivo is capable of making full-bodied wines, full of dark fruit -- cherry, raspberry, blackberry -- aromas and flavours, rich tannins, and balancing acidity. Some, in fact, can benefit from some aging, although most are made for early drinking.

Vinicola Mediterranea

Vinicola Mediterranea is located in the historic town of San Pietro Vernotico, in the region of Puglia, in southern Italy. The area has an ideal climate for growing grapes, and here the famous Negroamaro and Primitivo vines, indigenous to Puglia, thrive.

Vinicola Mediterranea was created out of the regional cooperative in 1997 and has grown to become one of the top regional producers. The winery is modern, and works with heritage grapes to produce wines of great quality and character.

Address:
Vinicola Mediterranea
Via Maternita Infanzia, 22
S. Pietro Vernotico, BR, Italy

Phone number: +390831659329

Email: info@vinicolamediterranea.it

Website: http://www.vinicolamediterranea.it

Visits: By appointment only.

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