This is a rich Primitivo! This is a wine of great intensity, with firm flavours of prunes and sultanas, which develop smoothly on the palate. A small production of only 3,000 bottles, with yields kept low to increase concentration. This is the label of a winery founded in 1821.
| Geographical Indication (GI) | Gioia del Colle DOC |
| vintage |
2017 |
| Grape Varietal |
100% Primitivo |
| Type of wine |
Red |
| Mouthfeel |
Dry |
| Place of origin |
Gioia del Colle, Puglia |
| Winery | Tenuta Patruno Perniola |
| Alcohol content | 16.0% |
| capacity | 750 ml |
| Vinification Method | 45 days maceration in stainless steel tanks, followed by 60 months ageing. Around 20% of the wine is aged for 12 months in oak barrels. After bottling, the wine is aged for a minimum of 6-12 months. |
| Nose characteristics |
Fresh kitsigo, blueberry, black cherries and black plums, prune and rich fruits such as raisins. In addition, Vanilla and Nutmeg aroma from barrels overlap. |
| Taste characteristics | Full-bodied but with a good balance between fruit, tannins and alcohol, showing the potential of the grape. |
| Food Recommendations | Salami, beef jerky and other dried meats (Primitivo = meat dishes!) This is a wine that is more suited to reading a book than to a BBQ.) |
| Vivino rating (As of November 2021) |
4.4 |
Awards
2017 Vintage:
Grand Gold Medal at Frankfurt International Trophy 2021
Gold Medal At Berliner Wein Trophy 2021
· Golden Star Leaves at Guida Bio Wine Guide 2021
· Silver Medal at Vinum 2021
2013 Vintage:
Grand Gold Medal At Frankfurt International Trophy 2019
· Gold Medal at Wine Masters Challenge 2020
Corona at Vini Buoni d'Italia 2021
· Gold Medal At Berliner Wein Trophy 2019
· Gold Medal at Asia Wein Trophy 2019
· Gold Medal (93 Points) at Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge 2019
· Gold Medal at SELEZIONE DEL SINDACO 2019