This 'small batch' Primitivo is Intense ruby red in colour with violet reflections. Complex bouquet with lots of red fruits. Full bodied, soft, quite tannic, harmonious. Ready to drink. Aged and Refined in American and French oak barriques for 4 - 5 months. Varietal: Primitivo 100%Area of Production: Salento, Puglia. Serving Temperature: 16 - 18°C Our vineyards lie a short distance east of Taranto in the Salento Peninsula ona red and clay soil. The sea breezes of the Ionian Sea allow to achieve delicate flavors in the grapes and fresh and persistent mouth feelings. This variety owes its name to its early ripening, indeed Primitivo comes from the Latin “primativus” which means “early ripening”. As a matter of fact, our Primitivo is harvested at the end of August the Italian Summer. The Riporta winery is owned by the Fantini Group: Luca Maroni awarded Fantini Vini Group Best Italian Producer 2016, 2017 & 2019 Prestigious German wine contest Mundus Vini awarded Fantini Best Italian Producer 2017 Melbourne International Wine Competition 2017: Winery of the Year
