Primitivo 'Es' Gianfranco Fino

Salento IGT • Puglia • Fino Gianfranco
Category
Red Wines
Region
Puglia
Denomination
Salento IGT
Alcohol
16%
Vinification
Destemming, soft pressing, maceration on the skins for 3 or 4 weeks, fermentation in steel vats with 2 daily delestage and malolactic fermentation in barrique. Whitout filtrations
Aging
9 months in small oak barrels, new for the 50%, and at least 9 months in bottle
Grape varieties
Primitivo 100%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

Hailing from Puglia, this wine offers an authentic taste of the local terroir. At 16% alcohol, it delivers real concentration and power on the palate. 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 60 years old sapling vines rooted in a red soil. Yield: 20 q/ha. Vinification: destemming, soft pressing, maceration on the skins for 3 or 4 weeks, fermentation in steel vats with 2 daily delestage and malolactic fermentation in barrique. Whitout filtrations. The wine is aged 9 months in small oak barrels, new for the 50%, and at least 9 months in bottle. A wine reflecting Puglia's tradition of generous, full-bodied reds.

Food Pairings

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

About Puglia Wine Region

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

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