Made in the province of Taranto and parts of the province of Brindisi exclusively from the Primitivo grape, an ancient varietal which was introduced all around the Mediterranean by Phoenician and Greek colonists. The grapes are harvested strictly by hand, selecting the bunches carefully and subjecting them to a traditional maceration of 10-12 days on the skins, fermenting the must at a controlled temperature, with pumping-over and delestage. Alcoholic fermentation is followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine is aged for 6 months in French oak barriques. Deep ruby red tending to purple, with an austere bouquet of red jam, sour cherry, carob and walnut, with a full, velvety, harmonious flavour.Traditional maceration for 10-12 days and fermentation of must under controlled temperature conditions,using delestage and pumping over. Malolactic fermentation Ageing 6 months of oak barrels Refinement 2-3 months in the bottle Colour Ruby red with purplish reflections Aroma Austere aroma of red fruit in jam, morello cherry and walnut shells Taste Velvety, full bodied and harmonious Recommended with Red meats, roasts, aged cheeses Serving temperature 18° C