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Castel di Parano Zinfandel wine — Paolo Leo winery — Dionysus

Castel di Parano Zinfandel

by Paolo Leo · Puglia, Italy

AppellationPrimitivo di ManduriaDOC
TypeRed
GrapesZinfandel
Alcohol14.5%
SweetnessOff-dry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at18 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
Paolo LeoPuglia, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The Zinfandel comes from 40-year-old vines trained in the ancient Alberello system, which naturally gives low yields and small, juicy berries with concentrated flavour.

Vinification

The grapes are picked in the cool morning hours to preserve freshness and bright aromas. At the winery they are destemmed and fermented at a controlled temperature of around 25 °C for 8–10 days. Maceration lasts 15–18 days.

Ageing

The wine spends 3 months in American oak barrels, followed by 6 months in stainless steel tanks.

Label / history

The Alberello training system is depicted on the label.