Primitivo di Manduria Ritardatario - Cantine Sava
Varietal: 100% Primitivo Elevation: 90 mt
Practice: Dry Extract: gr/l
Appellation: DOC Manduria Soil: Clayish
Alcohol %: 14.5 Acidity: gr/l
Age of Vine: 15 – 20 yrs ph:
Tasting Notes:
Ruby red color with violet dark hints. Intense, complex, fruity aroma, with notes of small red fruits (cherries and blackberries) . Velvety and soft texture, warm and quite tannic, with great taste. Long and persistence.
Aging: American and French oak barriques for 6 - 8 months
Winemaking: De -stemming and crushing of the grapes, maceration at a controlled temperature for 8 -10 days with regular pumping overs . Draining off and malolactic fermentation in stainless -steel tanks .
Food Pairing: It goes particularly well with first courses based on tasty sauces like pasta with ragù, meat ravioli, red meat (roasts, grilled meat, and game) and seasoned cheeses.