Primitivo del Salento Paolo Leo

Salento IGT • Puglia • Leo Paolo
Category
Red Wines
Winery
Leo Paolo
Region
Puglia
Denomination
Salento IGT
Alcohol
13.5%
Vinification
Harvest at the first hours of dawn, soft pressing and alcoholic fermentation at a controlled temperature with selected yeasts, immediately followed by malolactic fermentation
Aging
5 months in steel tanks
Grape varieties
Primitivo 100%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

Produced in Puglia, this wine reflects a genuine sense of place. Its 13.5% alcohol content supports a rounded, well-integrated style. Crafted from Primitivo 100%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. It displays rich color intensity with complex aromas and a persistent finish. The fruit is sourced from vineyards medium-textured calcareous and clayey soils, traditional bush breeding. Vinification: harvest at the first hours of dawn, soft pressing and alcoholic fermentation at a controlled temperature with selected yeasts, immediately followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine is aged 5 months in steel tanks. A wine showing the sun-drenched warmth typical of Puglia's Mediterranean climate.

Food Pairings

🍽️ Rich pasta dishes with meat sauce
🍽️ Wild mushroom risotto
🍽️ Braised lamb with herbs
🍽️ Mature pecorino cheese
🍽️ Grilled red meats and game
🍽️ Aged Italian cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano

About Puglia Wine Region

The region's Mediterranean climate favours bold reds from Primitivo and Negroamaro.

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