Primitivo 'Es' Gianfranco Fino

Salento IGT • Puglia • Fino Gianfranco
Category
Red Wines
Region
Puglia
Denomination
Salento IGT
Alcohol
16%
Vinification
Destemming, soft pressing, maceration on the skins for 3 or 4 weeks, fermentation in steel vats with 2 daily delestage and malolactic fermentation in barrique. Whitout filtrations
Aging
9 months in small oak barrels, new for the 50%, and at least 9 months in bottle
Grape varieties
Primitivo 100%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

Hailing from Puglia, this wine offers an authentic taste of the local terroir. At 16% alcohol, it delivers real concentration and power on the palate. Crafted from Primitivo 100%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. It displays rich color intensity with complex aromas and a persistent finish. The fruit is sourced from vineyards 60 years old sapling vines rooted in a red soil. Yield: 20 q/ha. Vinification: destemming, soft pressing, maceration on the skins for 3 or 4 weeks, fermentation in steel vats with 2 daily delestage and malolactic fermentation in barrique. Whitout filtrations. The wine is aged 9 months in small oak barrels, new for the 50%, and at least 9 months in bottle. A wine reflecting Puglia's tradition of generous, full-bodied reds.

Food Pairings

Braised lamb with herbs
Aged Italian cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano
Wild mushroom risotto
Rich pasta dishes with meat sauce
Mature pecorino cheese
Grilled red meats and game

About Puglia Wine Region

The region's Mediterranean climate favours bold reds from Primitivo and Negroamaro.

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