COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Primitivo
PRODUCER
La Pruina
REGION
Puglia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The La Pruina Primitivo Sole Range 2023 is an Italian red wine from Puglia, crafted by La Pruina from 100% Primitivo grapes. The 'Sole Range' is designed to be versatile and modern, reflecting the influence of light and stone in its production. La Pruina, a family-run winery established in the 1980s, focuses on indigenous grape varieties. The grapes are cultivated in Puglia's characteristic red soil, rich in iron oxides and overlying calcareous rock. This challenging terroir, combined with the region's hot, dry climate and intense summer sun, leads to grapes with significant concentration. The 2023 vintage capitalized on these conditions, resulting in grapes with high sugar and color.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€11
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
La Pruina's name refers to a protective waxy substance on fruits and leaves.
Fact 02
Primitivo grapes ripen early, hence the name from 'primo' (first).
Fact 03
The soil is a striking red due to high iron oxide content.
Fact 04
The winery is now run by the second generation of the D'Apolito family.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for the La Pruina Primitivo Sole Range begins with destemming and crushing the Primitivo grapes. This is followed by thermo-controlled alcoholic fermentation, which includes skin contact to maximize the extraction of color and flavor. After fermentation, the wine undergoes pressing and malo-lactic fermentation. While specific aging details for this vintage are not provided, Primitivo wines can be aged, sometimes with oak influence, to develop further complexity.
