Primatus Late Harvest

Grape variety: Montepulciano 100%

Montepulciano is an indigenous grape variety from Abruzzo. The first written testimonies date back to the mid-1700s and describe the cultivation of Montepulciano in the Peligna valley (Abruzzo). Since the last post-war period, its cultivation has extended to the entire coastal hilly area and today it is the main vine in the Abruzzo region. It is a plant capable of growing both in the internal mountainous areas and on the hills, up to the coastal areas.

In the vineyard: Montepulciano trained on the Abruzzo pergola at an altitude of approximately 450m above sea level. on soils exposed to the south – south/east which tend to be calcareous and rich in stone. Management of the vineyards according to the organic production method Reg. (EC) n. 834/2007.

Harvest: The harvest of these grapes is carried out by hand in boxes of 20 kg each. Harvested in mid-November, it is obtained with the technique of drying the grapes in the vineyard by pruning the fruiting shoots below the first bunch. Drying leads to a reduction in the official yield dictated by the specification by 50%, with consequent concentration of sugars and all the other extractive substances that contribute to the composition of the bouquet of the wine.

In cellar: Maceration takes place in vertical winemakers with leaching programming and temperature control. The breaking of the cap is carried out several times a day for approximately 15 days, until the alcoholic fermentation is finished. The must is fermented with indigenous yeasts with approximately eight to ten days of maceration.

Refinement: Refinement until malolactic closure takes place in tanks. Once the malolactic fermentation is completed, it is aged for at least twelve months in medium-large oak barrels and subsequently the evolution of the wine continues in the bottle.

Sensory characteristics: Wine with a vivid ruby red color with slight violet nuances with a tendency towards garnet during aging. The bouquet is very intense and complex with notes of red fruit and spices. In the mouth it is full, elegant, velvety and very harmonious.

Pairings: Suitable for large roasts, game, noble game, braised meats, stews and mature or spicy cheeses. Ideal as a meditation wine.

Serving temperature: 16-18 °C