Primitivo Manduria Rosso Vespa - Vespa
Varietal: 100% Primitivo Elevation: 90 mt
Practice: Dry Extract: gr/l
Appellation: DOC Manduria Soil: Clayish
Alcohol %: 14.5 Acidity: gr/l
Age of Vine: 15 – 20 yrs ph:
Tasting Notes:
Although there’s plenty of the expected richness here, brambleberries, mulberries and newly picked spices make for some good freshness. Full-bodied with some good definition to the tannins and refreshing acidity.
Aging: 6 months in Never and Troncais Barriques
Winemaking: Skin maceration for 15 days with several punch downs – Salasso . Followed by a 10% Malolactic Fermentation in stainless steel.
Food Pairing : Perfect for fish starters and light meat dishes.
Accolades
2016 91 pts James Suckling