COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Primitivo
PRODUCER
Tinazzi
REGION
Puglia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Feudo Croce Imperio LXXIV Primitivo Di Manduria 2019 is a 100% Primitivo wine from Puglia, Italy, produced by Tinazzi. The name 'Imperio LXXIV' signifies the 74th year of the Roman Empire and also commemorates the establishment of the Primitivo di Manduria DOC in 1974. Tinazzi is a family winery with over five decades of experience, committed to tradition, innovation, and sustainable practices across its estates in Veneto and Puglia. The Puglian region, particularly the Manduria area, is renowned for its ideal climate and soil conditions for cultivating the Primitivo grape, contributing to the wine's distinctive character.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Imperio LXXIV' honors the 1974 founding of the Primitivo di Manduria DOC.
Fact 02
Tinazzi winery has a history spanning over 50 years.
Fact 03
This wine is a single-varietal Primitivo from the Manduria appellation.
Fact 04
It has received multiple gold medals from prestigious international competitions.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Feudo Croce Imperio LXXIV Primitivo Di Manduria 2019 is made from 100% Primitivo grapes. Fermentation occurs at controlled temperatures, with some vintages noted to ferment at approximately 33°C for about 25 days. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in French oak barrels for eight to twelve months. The producer, Tinazzi, employs a winemaking philosophy that integrates tradition with innovation, focusing on integrity and sustainable growth.
