Ratings
LM 99 · WS 87 · Andreas Larsson 90
Awards
LM Equal highest-rated wine in Luca Maroni’s Best Italian Wines Annual
Identity
| Producer | Cantine di Ora |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 10% Primitivo |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Semi-sweet |
Tasting
| Color Desc | ruby red |
| Aroma | ripe fruit, spicy notes, vanilla, oak, chocolate, blackberry, plum, black pepper, tobacco |
| Palate | full-bodied, soft tannins, smooth, silky, rich, dense, balanced freshness, lingering flavors |
| Finish | lingering, vanilla notes, spicy raisins, gratifying |
| Food Pairing | grilled meat, stew, aged cheeses, beef, venison |
| Serving Temp | 16 - 18 |
| Aging Potential | 3 - 4 years |
| Serving Glassware | Bordeaux glass |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGH
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 14.0 |
| Aging Process | 6 months in French oak barrels |
Terroir
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Rigorous hand-picking followed by meticulous selection of grapes dried on the plants, favored by the sun and mild sea winds. |
Interesting facts
| The grapes are grown using the traditional Alberello vine training method, adapted to the Mediterranean climate with hot temperatures and water scarcity. |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |