Truppere
Primitivo IGT Salento
This Primitivo of Salento is characterized by an intense ruby red colour, red fruit aroma, plum and spice; elegant and soft full taste. Recommended with all the first courses, roasted meat, game and seasoned cheeses. It is suggested to be served at a temperature of 16-18° C.
VINTAGE
2010
GRAPES
Primitivo of Salento
HARVEST
Hand-picked in the first decade of September
AREA OF PRODUCTION
Salento’s area “Tenuta Truppere”,
TRAINING SYSTEM
Head training system with 7.000 vinestocks per hectare
YIELD per HECTARE
7.5 tonnes
AVERAGE AGE OF THE VINEYARDS
35 years
HARVEST
First decade of September
VINIFICATION
The grapes, after a soft pressure and following separation of grape-stalk, are macerated in big steel tanks at a checked temperature (20 – 22° C) for about 10 days. After a malolactic fermentation the wine is decanted in oak barriques of 30 hls where it remains in refinement for about 6 months.
ALCOHOL
13,50 % Vol.
