Botromagno

Primitivo

Other Red Grape or Blend

Botromagno

Primitivo

Other Red Grape or Blend

Due to its naturally low yields, Primitivo requires special care in the vineyard and ripens best when bush-trained. As if this wasn't difficult enough, Botromagno plants its Primitivo at higher elevations to accentuate the acidity and finesse of the grapes. 

Tasting Notes

Brilliant ruby-red in color, aromas of black cherries and baking spices complement undertones of tobacco and mint. On the palate, this substantial red is smooth and velvety with balanced acidity and a long, pleasant finish.

Food Pairing

Pair this wine with barbecue, demi-glaces, orange-glazed duck, and slow-braised beef.

Due to its naturally low yields, Primitivo requires special care in the vineyard and ripens best when bush-trained. As if this wasn't difficult enough, Botromagno plants its Primitivo at higher elevations to accentuate the acidity and finesse of the grapes. 

Tasting Notes

Brilliant ruby-red in color, aromas of black cherries and baking spices complement undertones of tobacco and mint. On the palate, this substantial red is smooth and velvety with balanced acidity and a long, pleasant finish.

Food Pairing

Pair this wine with barbecue, demi-glaces, orange-glazed duck, and slow-braised beef.

Vineyard & Production Info

Production area/appellation:
Murgia IGP
Vineyard size:
25 acres
Soil composition:
Calcareous Clay-Loam and Gravel
Training method:
Bush
Elevation:
1,980 feet
Vines/acre:
1,400
Yield/acre:
2.6 tons
Exposure:
Southwestern
Year vineyard planted:
1975
Harvest time:
October
First vintage of this wine:
1999
Bottles produced of this wine:
50,000

Winemaking & Aging

Varietal composition:
100% Primitivo
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
10 days
Maceration technique:
Pumpovers
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of aging before bottling:
12 months
Length of bottle aging:
6 months
Total SO2:
51

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.51
Acidity:
5.52 g/L
Alcohol:
13 %
Total SO2:
51
Residual sugar:
0.4 g/L