Piè del Monaco - Primitivo I.G.T Valle d´Irtia


Production Area:
In the Itria Valley
Land:
Red land, clay-calcareous with a substratum of stratified stone that allows the roots to penetrate and gives the right humidity and freshness to the plant during the drought
Grape variety:
Primitivo
Age of vineyards:
15 years

Cultivationi system:
Espalier with dry pruning (alberello method), with a per hectare density of 5600 plants
Per hectare production
7-8 t. of grapes with a 60- 65% yield of wine
Vinification:
Destemming of grapes with decrease of temperature at 10° C, maceration and alcoholic fermentation for 10-15 days, racking and soft pressing
Ageing:
After a short rest, it is separated from the crude sediment and the malo-lactic fermentation starts. After this, the wine is transferred in medium and light toasting French durmast barrels, where it ages for 12 months. Once the best of the organoleptic characteristics is reached, it is stabilised and bottled. Ageing in bottle for 3 months

Colour:
Ruby red with garnet shades

Fragrance/taste:
Wine with typical scents of ripe plum, well blended with spiced and balsamic notes, full and harmonic taste, reflects the fragrance
Alcohol Content:
15% Vol.

Wine pairing:
Red meat, meat sauce, bushmeat, seasoned cheeses. Serve at cellar temperature.

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