Produttori Di Manduria Lirica
A rich Red wine with ripe dark fruits, sweet spices, and a textured, spicy finish, perfect with pasta
Produttori Di Manduria Lirica Primitivo di Manduria DOC, Puglia, Italy, is a vibrant Red still dry wine crafted from 15-25 year old Primitivo bush vines. Macerated for a week and aged for a minimum of 6 months in big Slavonian oak casks, it presents a pure nose of ripe dark fruits, cherry, plum, and sweet spices like ginger and aniseed. The palate is round and textured with balanced freshness, leading to a long, spicy finish. This versatile wine pairs beautifully with roast red meats, grills, and pasta with ragu sauce. It is also suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
75.0CL , 14.5% ABV , Vintage: 2022
Vinification
The Primitivo vines average 15 to 25 years old and are trained in the native alberello (bush vine) system and espallier. Harvested in early September the average yield is approximately 90 quintals per hectare. Winemaking is carried out at a temperature of 25° C, macerating for a week, before ageing for a minimum of 6 months in big Slavonian oak casks.
Flavour profile
This Primitivo offers a pure nose of ripe dark fruits, notably cherry and plum, intertwined with sweet spices like ginger and aniseed, subtly supported by oak. The palate is round and textured, delivering a well-balanced freshness that leads to a long, broad, and spicy finish.
Serving recommendation
Serve at 16-18°C. Decanting for 30 minutes before serving is recommended.