Wine Description

Due to its naturally low yields, Primitivo requires special care in the vineyard and ripens best when trained in the Alberello method. The exposition and higher altitudes of the Botromagno vineyards distinguish their Primitivo from others on the market.

Tasting Notes

Brilliant ruby-red in color with violet reflections. On the nose, aromas of black cherries, vanilla, cinnamon, sage, mint and tobacco awaken the senses. On the palate, this substantial red is smooth and velvety with balanced acidity. Best enjoyed with salami, aged cheese, grilled meats and fowl. 

Vineyard Characteristics

Production area/name of vineyard:	The Gioia del Colle area
Size of vineyard (acres):	15
Soil composition:	Calcareous
Training method:	Alberello
Elevation (feet):	1,485
Vines/acre:	1,400
Yield/acre (tons):	2.6
Exposure:	Southwestern
Year vineyard planted:	1970s
Agronomist/Vineyard manager:	Stefano Dini

Winemaking & Aging

Varietal composition:	100% Primitivo
Harvest time:	September
Winemaking consultant:	Alberto Antonini and Goffredo D'Agostino
First vintage of this wine:	2002
Number bottles produced of this wine:	41,000
Fermentation
Fermentation container:	Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation (days):	12
Fermentation temperature (°F):	79
Maceration technique:	Delestage
Length of maceration (days):	4-5
Malolactic fermentation:	Yes
Aging
Aging container:	Stainless steel tanks
Size of aging container:	5-10 HL
Length of aging before bottling:	4 months
Length of bottle aging:	6 months
Analytical Data
Alcohol:	14.1%
pH level:	3.5
Residual sugar (grams/liter):	3.2
Acidity (grams/liter):	5.4
Dry extract (grams/liter):	28.8

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