Botromagno

Primitivo

Botromagno

Primitivo

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:
36,000

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

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.5
Acidity:
5.5 g/L
Alcohol:
14 %
Dry extract:
30.6 g/L
Residual sugar:
5.8 g/L