COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Primitivo
PRODUCER
Orion Wines
REGION
Puglia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Off-dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Terre di Faiano Primitivo Organic is a red wine from Puglia, Italy, produced by Orion Wines. A distinctive aspect of this wine is its production using the appassimento method, where grapes are dried to enhance flavor concentration and texture. The wine is also certified organic, reflecting a commitment to sustainable farming. Orion Wines, established in 2010 by Alessandro Michelon and Elena Ciurletti, focuses on controlling the entire winemaking process to produce wines for international markets. The 2022 vintage of this Primitivo was awarded a Silver medal at the People's Choice Drinks Awards.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€11
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes are dried to concentrate flavor, a technique known as appassimento.
Fact 02
Certified organic farming practices are used in the vineyards.
Fact 03
The wine received a Silver medal at the People's Choice Drinks Awards 2022.
Fact 04
Orion Wines was founded in 2010.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Terre di Faiano Primitivo Organic begins with grapes selected from low-yielding, organic vineyards. The grapes are de-stemmed but not crushed to optimize color extraction. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature of 24-25°C for 8-10 days, utilizing techniques such as remontage and delestage for soft extraction. Malolactic fermentation is induced after racking. A portion of the wine, 30%, is aged for 7-8 months in second passage American and French oak barriques. The use of the appassimento method, where grapes are dried to concentrate flavors, is a key technique in its production.
