Acinorè Old Vines
An ancient training system called “ad alberello” and a special vineyard where the plants are on average 50 years old. A living heritage that We have to protect and enhance. This is where Acinorè comes from, our best expression of Primitivo.
| Wine type | Red |
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| Grape | Primitivo |
| Appellation | Primitivo di Manduria DOP |
| Vine training | Alberello |
| Soil | Medium textured with a good presence of clay |
| Harvest | First 10 days of September |
CHARACTERISTICS
| Vinification | Grapes are hand-harvested, then destemming and pressing. The maceration period lasts 15 days, followed by an alcoholic fermentation at a controlled temperature of 24-26°C |
|---|---|
| Ageing | In French oak barrels |
| Colour | Ruby red colour with purple hues |
| Nose | intense and complex bouquet with fruity notes of prune and blueberry jam, pleasant notes of cocoa and vanilla |
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| Taste | Intense on the palate, full-bodied and soft with a long aftertaste |
| Best served with | Savoury first courses, red meats and game |
