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Desire Lush & Zin Primitivo Puglia IGT wine — Pasqua winery — Dionysus
Red

Desire Lush & Zin Primitivo Puglia IGT

by Pasqua · Veneto, Italy

TypeRed
GrapesPrimitivo
Alcohol13.5%
SweetnessOff-dry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
PasquaVeneto, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes come from vineyards in Puglia.

Vinification

The grapes are picked by hand into 20 kg crates and taken to the winery, where they are destemmed and crushed. Maceration takes place in stainless steel tanks at low temperatures for one week. Fermentation runs at a controlled 20–24 °C for around 15–20 days, with frequent pumping over. After fermentation the wine is racked and undergoes malolactic fermentation.

Ageing

The wine is aged in oak barrels for 6 months.

Tasting profile

Refined aromas and flavours.

Serving and pairing

Suggested dishes are lamb loin, roast goat leg, beef ribs and stewed meat.

Label / history

The label design is bright and extravagant.