
Cantine Vinexa is located in the Salento region of Puglia, the heel of the Italian boot.
Grape variety | Primitivo. |
Growing area | Manduria, Salento. |
Soil type | Clay and limestone, medium textured. |
Training system | Upwards-trained, Guyot pruning. |
Production | The grapes are hand-harvested and soft pressed before temperature-controlled maceration for around 10 days. |
Alcohol content | 13% ABV. |
Ageing | Aged in steel vats. |
Colour | Deep, purplish red with garnet highlights. |
Nose | Full, intense bouquet with red fruit and cherry aromas. |
Palate | Pleasant on the palate, with a rich, velvety body. |
Food pairings | Ideal to serve with barbecued, grilled and stewed meat, game, mature cheeses and charcuterie. |
Overall acidity | 6 g/l. |
Serving temperature | 16-18° C. |