Fiano Puglia IGT "Calaluna" 2023

Primitivo is an ancient grape variety in Puglia; its grapes ripen very early, sometimes even in August. Perfectly adapted to Salento’s climate, dry with high diurnal range and frequent breezes from the sea, Primitivo grapes give bold, well-structured wines, with fruity flavors, good acidity and smooth tannins
GRAPE VARIETY: Primitivo
APPELLATION: Puglia IGP
PRODUCTION AREA: province of  Taranto, south east of Puglia
TRAINING SYSTEM: spurred cordon
 
HARVEST: manual harvest, usually at the end of August, carried out in the early hours of dawn to avoid higher temperatures, which could reduce freshness and aromatic city in wines
VINIFICATION: the grapes are destemmed and fermented at a controlled temperature of 22-24 °C for 8-10 days, during which daily pumping over takes place, and followed by malolactic fermentation.
AGEING: 5 months in stainless steel tanks and 1 month in bottle
ALCOHOL: 13.5%
 
TASTING NOTES: bright ruby with purple tinges; fragrant perfume with hints of cherry and other red fruits; soft tannins and medium body, good acidity and medium finish of red fruits.