About this wine
Vineyard and terroir
The Primitivo, Negroamaro and Aleatico vines are low-yielding, and the grapes were harvested fully ripe.
Vinification
Fermentation took place at a controlled temperature in large Slavonian oak barrels for 30–45 days.
Ageing
The wine matured for 72 months in small French oak barrels, followed by 6 months in large Slavonian oak barrels and 12 months in bottle.
Tasting profile
Now fully mature, the 1997 vintage offers aromas of vanilla, nutmeg, chocolate, tobacco, forest floor, tar and clove.
Serving and pairing
Decant before serving. The producer recommends bowl-shaped glasses with a curved rim, allowing the wine to breathe and warm gradually in the hand as its aromatic nuances emerge.
Label / history
The 1997 vintage won a gold medal at the 2006 Concours Mondial de Bruxelles.
