Ritardatario Primitivo di Manduria DOP

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes come from Alto Salento, between Sava and Manduria, at the heart of the Primitivo di Manduria production area. Strong sunshine and proximity to the Ionian Sea shape the growing environment. The vines are traditional bush-trained albarello plants more than 30 years old.

Grapes

100% Primitivo.

Vinification

The grapes are destemmed and crushed, then macerated at a controlled temperature for 8–10 days with regular pump-overs. After draining, malolactic fermentation takes place in stainless-steel tanks.

Ageing

The wine matures for 6–8 months in used American and French oak barriques.

Technical data

Red wine. Primitivo di Manduria DOP. Production area: Salento, Puglia. Winemakers: Danilo Gizzi and Massimo Tripaldi.

Tasting profile

Ruby red with dark violet highlights. The intense, complex and fruit-driven bouquet features cherries, blackberries and other small red fruits. The palate is velvety and soft, with warmth, noticeable tannins and persistent flavour and aroma.

Serving and pairing

Serve at 16–18°C. Pair with flavourful first courses such as pasta with ragù, meat ravioli, roasted or grilled red meat, game and aged cheeses.