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Il Rosso dei Primitivo di Manduria DOC wine — Vespa winery — Dionysus

Il Rosso dei Primitivo di Manduria DOC

by Vespa · Puglia, Italy

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

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The fruit comes from the winery’s vineyards, where the vines grow on clay soils.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested in late September at optimal ripeness and macerated for 10 days. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature, followed by malolactic fermentation in stainless-steel tanks.

Ageing

The wine ages for six months in French oak barrels.

Tasting profile

Smooth and rounded.

Serving and pairing

Pair with rack of lamb, braised veal or grilled pork.