Primitivo di Manduria D.O.C.
The mission of this wine is to accompany an entire meal with a certain personality. Its lively and regal ruby color is its mantra. While its initial scent is that of prunes, there is a distinct spicy scent and flavor of cloves that gives definition to its name.
Technical details
Grape: Primitivo 100%Production area: limited in Manduria district, nearby the town of Sorani
Soil type: very deep black earth laying on tufaceous rock
Vine growing type: supported alberello
Support system: mt.1.90 X 1.20
Vineyard average age: 15/20 years
Average production / hectare: 70/80 quintals of grapes
Vintage: second/third decade of September
Grape harvesting method: manual
Alcohol: 14% vol
Color: deep violet
Bouquet: plum and blackberry. with spicy hints
Taste: harmonious, velvety, soft tannins
Serving temperature (celsius): 18°-20°C
Drink with: Recommended with strong taste meat like wild boar with aromatic herbs
Awards
- “CASA VECCHIA 2011″ – awarded with Gold Medal at Selections Mondiales des Vins Canada 2014
- “CASA VECCHIA” 2009 awarded with Gran Menzione at 20° Concorso Enologico Internazionale VINITALY 2012
- “CASA VECCHIA” 2008 selected by “Almanacco 2012 – IL MIO VINO – Il miglior Vino Vitigno per Vitigno“
- “CASA VECCHIA” 2008 awarded with “diploma al Merito” at 4° National Concours “Vini del Mediterraneo” 2011
- “CASA VECCHIA” 2008 Gold Medal awarded at The International Oenologic Concours “Selezione del Sindaco” 2011