Terapi@ Primitivo Terra Rossa - IGP Salento

"Son of the red earth, he is frank and passionate, Stubborn like someone who's never been afraid to get their hands dirty. He doesn't seek approval, but he leaves his mark. He doesn't bend or explain himself, he recognizes himself. Inside, he has the strength of the South and the memory of those who work quietly. He has the character of someone who grew up under the sun, amidst toil and silence, and he carries with him the rugged dignity of someone who knows where he comes from.

THE GRAPE VARIETY: The name Primitivo derives from the Latin "Primativus." The first documents date back to the early 1700s, when a priest from Gioia del Colle named Don Francesco Filippo Indelicati noticed that among all the grape varieties grown in his vineyards, there was one whose grapes ripened earlier than the others, so much so that they were harvested as early as August. The grape is characteristically spherical, medium-sized, bluish in color, rich in bloom, and contains a large amount of sugar, giving the wine a high alcohol content and a very intense color.

VINIFICATION: After pressing and destemming, the must macerates with the skins for 6-7 days. The fermentation temperature is maintained between 25-26°C.

WINE REFINEMENT: Once fermentation is complete, the wine rests in barriques for approximately 4 months.

TASTING NOTES: Ruby red in color with a delicate garnet hue, an intense and complex aroma. Fine in quality, mineral notes blend with delicate notes of morello cherry, black cherry, and plum, while spicy notes conclude with a persistent finish. On the palate, the presence of gentle tannins, good acidity, and minerality are in perfect harmony with an overall smoothness that enhances its characteristics. Balanced and intense, persistent and refined, with a full body.

FOOD PAIRING: Pasta with flavorful meat sauces, excellent with red meats, especially lamb. An ideal partner for medium- and mature cheeses.

Denomination: Primitivo IGP Salento

Production area: Brindisi

Soil type: Medium texture

Grape varieties: 100% Primitivo

Alcohol content: 14 vol.

Altitude: 10/20 m. above sea level

Exposure: South-West

Training system: Apulian sapling

Origin of the grapes: Average age of vines 20/25 years;

Production per hectare: 70/90 quintals

Type of collection: Manual and mechanical

Box of 6 or 3 750ml bottles.