2016 Attanasio – Primitivo di Manduria – DOC

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2016 Attanasio – Primitivo di Manduria – DOCThis classic Primitivo hails from the sun soaked southern Italian region of Puglia and is meticulously crafted from 40 50 year old vines rooted in the region's characteristic "terra rossa" or "red earth" soils. In this hot and arid climate, the vines thrive, intensifying the flavors in the grapes and ensuring optimal ripeness. The must undergoes vinification in stainless steel tanks, featuring a prolonged maceration on the skins to capture the

Vinified in February with a unique fermentation interruption to preserve sugars

and vanilla

high-altitude vineyards of Preasilus at around 600 meters above sea level

enhancing their flavors

while the rest undergo a gentle crushing and destemming

losing even a pinch of its varietal profile

dry yellow fruit

The wine is fermented in stainless steel with skin contact of a few hours

including fish soups

reflecting the land from which it originates

and it will continue to reward patience in the cellar

and the wine undergoes a maturation period of 5 months on the fine lees