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Type Primitivo Riserva DOC Gioia del Colle

Classification Denominazione di Origine Controllata, “Gioia del Colle”, Primitivo Riserva

Grape variety 100% Primitivo di Gioia del Colle

Production area Contrada Marzagaglia/Oronzino, Gioia del Colle (BA), Apulia

Soil Mostly clay-limestone soil, with a significant presence of stones and minerals

Altitude About 400 metres above sea level

Vineyards Bush-trained (alberello), with over 6,000 vines per hectare, more than 75 years old, yielding between 300 and 500 grams per vine

Climate Mild winters with generally dry or low-rainfall springs and hot summers, with wide temperature swings given the position of the vineyards

Harvest Hand-picked into crates in the very early hours of the day, at optimal phenolic ripeness (first half of September)

Winemaking The crushed and destemmed grapes are macerated at a controlled temperature of 5-8°C for the first 24 hours and at 21-24°C for the following 20-30 days. The subsequent slow alcoholic fermentation lasts about 30 days. This technique enhances the wine's aromatic profile and allows optimal extraction of the polyphenolic and colour components. A slow malolactic fermentation follows, balancing the harmony of flavours

Ageing In steel for at least 3 years. Partly in wood in some vintages. In the bottle for a few months before release

Bottling With light filtration and natural cold stabilisation, one-piece unbleached cork stopper 45×26

Packaging Antique-green Burgundy bottle, 75 cl, French-style cases of 6 bottles

Colour Very intense ruby red

Bouquet Clean, intense, delicate, with hints of ripe red fruit and a measured spiciness

Taste Full, velvety, harmonious

Alcohol content 17% vol.

Serving temperature 18-20°C

Food pairings An extremely enjoyable wine, it effortlessly accompanies rich dishes, roast red meats, game, aged cheeses and dried fruit