Grape Variety

• Primitivo 100%

Vineyard & Yield

• Planting: Espalier

• Density: 4,500–5,700 plants/ha

• Average Yield: 60 quintals (≈60 q.li/ha)

Harvest

• Period: Mid-September

• Method: Manual

Vinification & Refinement

• Fermentation at controlled temperature with maceration on the skins for ~20 days

• Malolactic fermentation and refinement in Allier oak barrels for 9 months, then in steel tanks for 8 months

• Bottle refinement for at least 7 months

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Intense bouquet of asparagus and red fruits with notes of spices and vanilla

• Palate: Full-bodied, harmonious, and very persistent

• Serving Temperature: 20 °C