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Ghenos Primitivo di Manduria DOC wine — Torrevento winery — Dionysus

Ghenos Primitivo di Manduria DOC

by Torrevento · Puglia, Italy

AppellationPrimitivo di ManduriaDOC
TypeRed
GrapesPrimitivo
Alcohol14.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at18–20 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
TorreventoPuglia, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The vineyards lie 50 m above sea level on clay soils, in hot sun.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested in mid-September.

Ageing

The wine rests for 10 months in stainless steel tanks and 6 months in oak barrels, followed by additional time in the bottle.

Tasting profile

Bold Mediterranean character, with a pure, expressive and focused style. The rich aroma and flavour of Primitivo are preserved and refined.