Primitivo di San Vito 2016 - Matera primitivo DOC

Intense red wine obtained from the pure vinification of primitivo grapes grown on espalier, aged in stainless steel tanks and French oak barriques.
Characterized by a bright red color with garnet reflections and a strong and appropriately spicy aroma, with a full, harmonious and persistent flavour.
Particularly suitable for roasts and red meats, game, boiled meats, mature cheeses and elaborate dishes.

DATA SHEET

Product name: Primitivo di San Vito

Matera primitivo: controlled designation of origin

Manufacturing company: agricultural company. San Vito by Cifarelli Vito - Montescaglioso (Mt) Italy

Place of bottling: agricultural company. San Vito by Cifarelli Vito - Montescaglioso (Mt) Italy

Production area: c/da San Vito - Montescaglioso (Mt) Italy

Region: Basilicata (Italy)

Grape variety: primitive

Altitude: 250 meters above sea level

Training system: spurred cordon

Stump density: 3,333 stumps/ha

Yield per hectare: grapes/ha 70 q.

Winemaking yield: grape/wine 65%

Year of planting of the vineyards: 2006

Harvest period: first ten days of September

Collection system: manual in box

Vinification: maceration for approximately two weeks and vinification at a controlled temperature in stainless steel

Maturation: in stainless steel tanks and French oak barriques

SENSORY ANALYSIS

Visual examination: bright red color with garnet reflections

Olfactory examination: strong and appropriately spicy aroma

Taste test: full, harmonious and persistent flavour

TECHNICAL DATA

Alcohol content: 14.0% vol.

First year of production: 2011

Pairings: roasts and red meats, game, boiled meats, mature cheeses and elaborate dishes

Serving temperature: 16-18 °C

Package: 750 ml byblos model bordeaux and 1,500 ml icon model magnum