COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Primitivo
PRODUCER
La Pruina
REGION
Puglia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
La Pruina Ilmo Riserva Primitivo di Manduria 2020 is a red wine from the Puglia region of Italy, produced by La Pruina. It is made from 100% Primitivo grapes and falls under the Primitivo di Manduria DOC appellation. The winery, established in 1980, emphasizes the unique terroir of Puglia, characterized by red, stony soils rich in iron oxides and a hot summer sun. This environment leads to grapes with exceptional concentration, sugar, and color. The 'Ilmo Riserva' designation indicates a wine that undergoes significant aging, with specific requirements for time in wood and overall maturation, aiming for a balance of power and elegance.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€24
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Primitivo di Manduria DOC requires a minimum of 14.0% ABV for Riserva wines.
Fact 02
Riserva wines must age for at least 24 months, with 9 months in wood.
Fact 03
The Puglian soil is rich in iron oxides, giving it a distinctive red hue.
Fact 04
Primitivo is genetically identical to Zinfandel, originating from Croatia.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for La Pruina Ilmo Riserva Primitivo di Manduria 2020 involves harvesting ripe Primitivo grapes from Puglia's iron-rich soils. The grapes undergo fermentation, likely in controlled temperature environments, followed by an extended maceration period to extract color and flavor. As a Riserva, the wine is then aged for a minimum of 24 months, with at least 9 months in oak barrels. This aging process contributes to the wine's structure and complexity.
