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Carrubo Primitivo di Manduria DOC wine — Tormaresca winery — Dionysus

Carrubo Primitivo di Manduria DOC

by Tormaresca · Puglia, Italy

AppellationPrimitivo di ManduriaDOC
TypeRed
GrapesPrimitivo
Alcohol15.5%
SweetnessOff-dry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
TormarescaPuglia, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The Carrubo estate lies in Manduria, in the countryside near Fragagnano (Taranto). Its 40 ha of vineyards are situated at around 120 m above sea level and planted with traditional local varieties. The limestone soil, hot summers and marked difference between daytime and nighttime temperatures favour Primitivo.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested overripe and gently crushed, then macerated on the skins for 8–10 days. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation follow.

Ageing

The wine ages for 18 months in stainless steel tanks, followed by 18 months in bottle.

Tasting profile

Elegant.