Primitivo Puglia IGP - Luccarelli

Primitivo Puglia IGP - LuccarelliThe barrel-aged Primitivo Puglia from the wine-growing region of Apulia has a dense color in the glass. The nose of this Luccarelli red wine reveals all kinds of mulberries, dried fruit, blackcurrants, blueberries and blackberries. On the palate, the Primitivo Puglia from Luccarelli opens pleasantly aromatic, fruity and balanced. Despite its dry appearance on the palate, this red wine impresses with a delicate melt and finely woven residual sweetness. The Primitivo Puglia reveals itself to be exceptionally fresh and lively on the palate thanks to its distinctive fruit acidity. Vinification of the Primitivo Puglia from Luccarelli This wine clearly focuses on one grape variety, namely Primitivo. Only the best grapes were harvested for this wonderfully powerful single-varietal wine from Luccarelli. The grapes grow under optimal conditions in Apulia. Here, the vines dig their roots deep into soils of clay and sand. After the harvest, the grapes are quickly transported to the winery. Here they are selected and carefully crushed. This is followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks and small wooden barrels at controlled temperatures. Vinification is followed by maturation for 5 months in French and American oak barrels. Wine pairing recommendation for Luccarelli Primitivo Puglia This Italian wine is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15 - 18°C. It is perfect as an accompaniment to vegetable couscous with beef meatballs, fennel salad with red lentils or pasta with sausage dumplings. Awards for the Primitivo Puglia from Luccarelli This wine from Puglia IGT (IT) has not only impressed us, but has also been awarded medals by renowned wine critics. The ratings include Concours International de Lyon - silver for 2017