COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Primitivo
PRODUCER
Matané
REGION
Puglia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Matané Primitivo Puglia IGT is a red wine from Puglia, Italy, crafted by the Empson family under the Matané brand, founded in 2008. The name 'Matané' is a portmanteau of the family members' names: Maria, Tara, and Neil. The wine is made from 100% Primitivo grapes grown in the Salento peninsula of Puglia. Since 2018, Matané wines have been estate-grown and bottled at Cantine Paradiso. The brand's philosophy, developed in collaboration with winemaker Teo D'Apolito, aims to showcase the potential of Southern Italian grapes with a focus on balanced and expressive styles. The label art for Matané wines pays homage to the Salento region by depicting the 'pizzica,' a traditional local dance with ancient connections to Dionysus, the god of wine, and often includes a poem celebrating harvest time.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Matané' is a portmanteau of the founders' names: Maria, Tara, and Neil.
Fact 02
The label features 'pizzica,' a traditional Salento dance linked to Dionysus, the Greek god of wine.
Fact 03
Matané wines are estate-grown and bottled at Cantine Paradiso since 2018.
Fact 04
The Empson family has a long history in exporting fine Italian wines.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Matané Primitivo Puglia IGT is produced from 100% Primitivo grapes. The harvest is conducted manually. Alcoholic fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks over 12-15 days, utilizing selected yeasts. Maceration is managed through pump-overs. Following fermentation, the wine is aged primarily in stainless steel tanks to preserve its fresh fruit profile. This approach focuses on showcasing the varietal character and regional expression in a balanced and accessible style.
