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Heracles Primitivo Puglia IGT wine — Tommasi winery — Dionysus
Red

Heracles Primitivo Puglia IGT

by Tommasi · Veneto, Italy

TypeRed
GrapesPrimitivo
LineSurani
Alcohol13.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Keeps for16 years
Bottled in0.75 l
TommasiVeneto, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The Primitivo fruit comes from the Masseria Surani estate in the heart of Puglia.

Vinification

Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks for 12 days.

Ageing

The wine matures in oak barrels for 10 months.

Label / history

The wine takes its name from Heracles, son of the Greek god Zeus.