San Marzano Talò Primitivo di Manduria DOP 2018 (Italy)

Description

• French & American oak
• Ripe cherries
• Cocoa & vanilla
• Full-bodied & velvet texture

Ruby red colour enriched with violet reflections; generous bouquet, which recalls ripe cherries and plum with pleasant notes of cocoa and vanilla. This wine has a velvety texture and its finish offers notes of peristent sweetness. 

Produced in San Marzano (TA), Salento Puglia. The area is about 100m above sea level, with high average temperatures and medium-low rainfall. The soli is clayey, thin and full of rocks. 

The Primitivo grapes were harvested in mid September. They underwent thermo-controlled maceration and alcoholic fermentation for about 10 days with selected yeasts. They then aged in French and American oak barrels for 6 months. 

Food Pairing: Savoury first courses, lamb and game with rich sauces, hard cheese.