Est. 2004 Primitivo Salento IGT - Vinosia

The Est. 2004 Primitivo Salento by Vinosia from Apulia shows a dense, ruby red color in the wine glass. The first nose of the Est. 2004 Primitivo Salento flatters with nuances of plums, black cherries and morello cherries. The fruity hints of the bouquet are joined by notes of barrel ageing such as dark chocolate, gingerbread spice and oriental spices.

On the palate, the Est. 2004 Primitivo Salento from Vinosia starts off wonderfully dry, grippy and aromatic, and despite its dry taste profile, this red wine delights with the finest smoothness and elegantly integrated residual sweetness. The texture of this powerful red wine is wonderfully dense on the palate. Thanks to the balanced fruit acidity, the Est. 2004 Primitivo Salento flatters with a pleasing mouthfeel without lacking freshness. On the finish, this youthful red wine from the Apulia wine-growing region finally impresses with its considerable length. Once again, there are hints of black cherry and morello cherry.

Vinification of the Est. 2004 Primitivo Salento from Vinosia

The basis for the powerful Est. 2004 Primitivo Salento from Apulia are grapes from the Primitivo grape variety. After the grape harvest, the grapes are quickly taken to the press house. Here they are selected and carefully crushed. This is followed by fermentation in small oak barrels at controlled temperatures. Once fermentation is complete, the powerful Est. 2004 Primitivo Salento is aged for a further 6 months in French oak barriques. Once the wine is finished, the Est. 2004 Primitivo Salento is carefully harmonized.

Dining recommendations for the Vinosia Est. 2004 Primitivo Salento

This Italian wine is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15 - 18°C. It goes perfectly with cod with cucumber and mustard vegetables, lamb ragout with chickpeas and dried figs or spinach gratin with almonds.