Description
Primitivo di Manduria
Protected Designation of Origin
“Ab aeterno” is a Latin expression literally meaning “From all eternity” and therefore “Since time immemorial”. It applies beautifully to the relationship between this wine and the Messapian land with its Cyclopean walls, archaeological settlements and traces of truly ancient remains, which are even found on the Cantolio wine estate, where this Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale is produced.
Grape variety:
Primitivo di Manduria
Production zone:
Manduria (TA) and adjacent districts within the area designated as DOC.
Harvest:
First ten days in September.
Alcohol by volume:
14+3.5%
Aging:
Steel
Organoleptic characteristics:
Heady ruby red, with purple highlights, intense bouquet of violets, berries and blackcurrants; supple to the palate, fresh, with honey sensations and an elegant tannicity; in its finish it expresses a fine and enchanting persistence of bouquet.
Pairing:
A wine for musing, excellent with almond pastries.
