Name and Denomination
Primitivo I.G.T.
Puglia
Grape variety minimum 85% Primitivo IGT and up to a maximum 15% of other red grape varieties, the latter sourced from the corresponding Primitivo IGT provinces of Puglia.

Origin
Apulia region

Winemaking
The wine-making technique follows the traditional method consisting of a 3 daily top ups during the first week and of one daily check and top up during the week that follows. The temperature for fermentation is set at 22° C during the first week and at 28° C during the second. Once the
phase of alcoholic fermentation is concluded, the processes of skin racking and softly pressing may start. The best conditions for the onset of the malolactic fermentation are then created and when this phase is completed the wine is decanted. The bottling process starts with the month of
June of the year following the harvest.
Storage and ageing should be stored in a cool and dark dry cellar, as the aging period for this wine can appreciably exceed 3-4 years. This wine improves with aging.

Colour
Deep purple red with light granite hues.
Bouquet
Great olfactory complexity at smell, ranging from plum and black currant jam to spicy notes of black pepper and rosemary. Very intriguing notes of toasted almond and vanilla are perceived afterwards.
Flavour
A warm full bodied wine in the mouth, enveloping, flavourful with great persistence. Spicy and almond notes aftertaste.
Alcohol content 13% vol.
Optimal serving temperature 16-18° C
Piantaferro Primitivo IGT combines well with first and Gastronomic matches second course dishes of roasted, grilled and barbecued red meats, game and venison, ideal with wild boar. Interesting match with tuna and swordsh steaks. Also very nice with seasoned semi mature hard cheeses.