Identity
| Producer | Vigneti del Salento |
| Year | 2018 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 50% Primitivo, 50% Merlot |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | very intense ruby red |
| Aroma | Aroma rich in ripe red fruit, cherries, forest fruits, with notes of cinnamon and subtle oak |
| Palate | Full-bodied, rich, velvety tannins, smooth and harmonious with a soft basic character and juicy fruit flavors |
| Finish | Persistent and intense finish with a robust structure |
| Food Pairing | dark meat, grilled meat, aromatic goat cheese, salty goat cheese, lamb |
| Serving Temp | 18 |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 13.5 |
| Sugar (g/l) | 7.60 |
| Aging Process | 4-8 months in American and French oak barriques |
| Fermentation | Grapes are sorted and crushed immediately after harvest; fermentation details not specified |
Terroir
| Soil | Clay limestone soil |
| Vine Age | Vines over 25 years old |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes are hand harvested and immediately taken to the winery for sorting and crushing |
Interesting facts
| Produced by Farnese/Fantini Group, recognized as Italian Winery of the Year for three consecutive years |