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Primitivo Salento IGP wine — Paolo Leo winery — Dionysus
RedSalento

Primitivo Salento IGP

by Paolo Leo · Puglia, Italy

AppellationSalento
TypeRed
GrapesPrimitivo
Alcohol13.5%
SweetnessOff-dry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at18 °C
Keeps for3–5 years
Bottled in0.75 l
Paolo LeoPuglia, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The vineyards are in Sava and Manduria, in the province of Taranto.

Grapes

Primitivo is an ancient variety, cultivated since the time of the Phoenicians and Greeks.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested at dawn, then crushed and fermented at a controlled temperature of 22–24 °C for 8–10 days.

Ageing

The wine rests for 5 months in stainless steel tanks, then a further 3 months in bottle.

Label / history

The wine won a silver medal at the International Wine Challenge. It received "Recommended" status at the International Wines and Spirits Competition and at the Decanter World Wine Awards.