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Il Rosso dei Primitivo Salento IGT wine — Vespa winery — Dionysus
RedSalento

Il Rosso dei Primitivo Salento IGT

by Vespa · Puglia, Italy

AppellationSalento
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 Primitivo grapes grow in Vespa’s vineyards on clay soils.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested at the end of September at optimal ripeness. They undergo 10 days of maceration, followed by fermentation at a controlled temperature. Malolactic fermentation takes place in stainless-steel tanks.

Ageing

The wine ages for six months in French oak barrels.

Tasting profile

Rounded on the palate.

Serving and pairing

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