Baruch 2017 - Primitivo DOC Matera

Denomination: DOC Matera Primitivo

Grape variety: Primitivo 100%

Alcohol content: 15.5% by Vol.

Production area: Matera hills

Soil type: Medium texture and medium calcareous

Harvest period: by hand only, September

Harvest method: Hand picking the grapes in the morning and transporting them to the cellar

Vinification: In small fermenters for about 10 days

Aging: In new French and American oak barrels for approximately 12 months and at least 4 months in the bottle

Visual examination: Deep ruby ​​red with purple reflections

Olfactory examination: Elegant, with hints of cherry, intense and persistent, with hints of jam given by the light drying of the grapes, spicy, with hints of coffee, cocoa, cinnamon and a balsamic background.

Taste test: Sumptuous, warm, full-bodied, intense, slightly tannic with broad resonances of cinchona and liquorice.

Pairings: goes well with dishes such as grilled meat and mature cheeses.

Serving temperature: 18° C