Papias Primitivo di Manduria D.O.C.

Name
Papias Primitivo di Manduria D.O.C.

Characteristcs

Ruby red purple, balanced persistent and well structured, the wine has particular aroma with scents of jam plum, delicate hints of red fruits slightly spicy

Appellation
Denomination of origin controlled

Region
Apulia

Grape variety
Primitivo

Training system
Apulian sapling

Period of harvest
End of august – beginning of september

Soil composition
Soil of medium texture, clay limestone deep

Winemaking
Cold maceration, fermentation with selected yeasts, malolactic completed , aging in steel before and then in barrels

Fining
Fining in oak french barrels 225 l first passage 12 months

Alcohol degree
14,5 % vol

Food matching
Mediterranean pasta with meat sauce, red meat, in particular the horse, salento specialties, game and cheeses

Serving temperature
15°-18°C