COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Primitivo
PRODUCER
Vinicola Tombacco
REGION
Puglia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Off-dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Piantaferro - Intrigo Primitivo is produced by Vinicola Tombacco, a family-run winery established in 1919 in Veneto that bridges Northern technical expertise with Southern Italian grapes. Sourced from the sun-drenched Salento peninsula in Puglia, this wine captures the essence of the region's warm climate and coastal breezes. The name 'Piantaferro' (iron stake) honors the historical custom of driving an iron stake into the ground to mark the finest, mineral-dense soils, while 'Intrigo' represents the captivating and mysterious profile of these Southern Italian varietals.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€10
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The brand name Piantaferro refers to the ancient custom of driving an iron stake into the ground to mark Puglia's most fertile soils.
Fact 02
Vinicola Tombacco was founded in 1919 and initially focused on peach farming before transitioning entirely to winemaking.
Fact 03
This wine won a prestigious Gold Medal at the Berlin Wine Trophy for its exceptional quality and value.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process involves traditional red vinification with controlled fermentation temperatures between 22°C and 28°C in stainless steel vessels. During the first week of fermentation, three daily pump-overs (rimontaggi) are performed to extract color and soft tannins, which is reduced to one pump-over per day in the second week. After completing malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve its fresh, vibrant fruit character before bottling in the spring following harvest.
