Primitivo

Producer:
Cupertinum Cantina Sociale Cooperativa Di Copertino
Region:
Puglia
Grape:
Primitivo (100%)
Classification:
IGT Salento
Vintage:
2018
Capacity:
0.75 l

A dry red wine made from native Puglia grape Primitivo. An extremely pleasant wine with rich aromas, soft and warm. One of the most typical Puglian wines, very liked by Polish customers because of its moderate acidity. Delights by its intense color and notes of fruity jam. An necessary accompaniment with grilled meats.

Details

Color: purple red.
Aroma: complex, notes of ripe cherry, chestnut, almond, chocolate, plum jam.
Flavor: warm, soft.
Food matching: excellent with cured meats and meats, mainly grilled, and also with beef burgers.
Serving temperature: 18°C.
Alcohol content: 13,5%.

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