Very deep red in colour turning almost purplish. The nose reveals a rich perfume of plum, black cherry and also spices as ginger and vanilla. On the palate it is full bodied and velvety and well balanced. Enjoy with grilled meats, baked pasta or pasta with hearty sauces, and ripe cheeses.

VINTAGE: 2018
MAIN GRAPES: Primitivo di Manduria 100%
SOIL: clayey- muddy
TRAINING SYSTEM: Apulian head training with 7000 vinestocks per ha
VINEYARD AVERAGE AGE: 40 years
HARVEST: first decade of September
YIELD PER HA: 6 tonnes
VINIFICATION: maceration and fermentation at 20-22°C.
MATURATION: at least 6 months in barrel
BOTTLE AGEING: at least 3 months
ALCOHOL: 14,5%
BOTTLE SIZE: 375/750/1500 ml
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 16-18 °C

Vintage 2017:
Silver Medal (SWA)
Vintage 2016:
Silver Medal (Mundus Vini)
Vintage 2015:
Silver Medal (Mundus Vini)
Bronze Medal (DWWA)
Vintage 2013:
Due Bicchieri (Gambero Rosso)
Silver Medal (Mundus Vini)
Gold List ( Sommelier Wine Awards)
89 p (Wine Enthusiast)
88 p. (The Wine Advocate)
Vintage 2012:
Silver Medal (DAWA)
Bronze Medal (IWSC London)
‘Best buys’ (Gambero Rosso)
Vintage 2011:
Bronze Medal (Wine 100 Competition Shanghai) Silver Medal (IWSC London)
Vintage 2010:
89 p. Robert Parker
3 grappoli (Bibenda)
Vintage 2009:
87 p. (Wine Spectator)