COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Primitivo
PRODUCER
Nordic Sea Winery
REGION
Puglia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Mauro Primitivo Alberello is a red wine from the Salento IGT region in Puglia, Italy, produced by Nordic Sea Winery. The wine's name highlights the 'Alberello' vine training system, a traditional method in Puglia that involves low-yield vines pruned into a bush shape to optimize sunlight and concentrate flavors. Nordic Sea Winery, based in Sweden, focuses on refining and aging wines with a commitment to quality control. Puglia's warm, dry climate is ideal for the Primitivo grape, contributing to the wine's characteristic profile.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Alberello means 'little tree' in Italian, referring to the bush-like vine training.
Fact 02
Nordic Sea Winery is based in Sweden, a non-traditional winemaking country.
Fact 03
Primitivo is genetically identical to Zinfandel.
Fact 04
The Salento region is known as the 'heel' of Italy's boot.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Mauro Primitivo Alberello is crafted from Primitivo grapes grown in Puglia, Italy, trained using the traditional Alberello system. This method involves low-yield vines pruned into bush shapes to maximize sunlight exposure and concentrate grape flavors. After harvesting, the grapes undergo fermentation, with specific techniques likely employed to manage color and tannin extraction, characteristic of Primitivo winemaking. The wine is then refined and aged, with indications suggesting stainless steel aging to preserve fruit purity. Nordic Sea Winery, based in Sweden, oversees the final stages of production, focusing on quality control.
