Primitivo di Manduria ‘Acinore’ Limited Release
A very old vine training system called «alberello» (little tree=bush vine) and a special vineyard where the plants are about 50 years old. An alive heritage that we protect and enhance. This is where Acinorè (=king of the grapes) comes from, our best expression of Primitivo.
Grapes are hand-harvested, then de-stemming and pressing. The maceration period lasts 15 days, followed by an alcoholic fermentation at a controlled temperature of 24-26°C. Aged in French oak barrels for 6 months.
Deep ruby red colour. On the nose is wide, surprising, with notes ranging from blackberry and red berried fruit to carob, liquorice and blond tobacco, up to cocoa. In the mouth it is dry, enveloping, balanced, rightly tannic, robust and with an extremely long aftertaste. Best served with roast and stew red meat and game, aged cheeses.
