Cottabo Primitivo
SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS:
its intense ruby red colour intoxicates the nose with intense, fruity aromas. On the palate, its elegant acidity, along with an intense fruity flavour, make it a youthful wine. Its aromatic persistence and freshness make for a pleasant finale.|
TYPE |
Salento I.G.P. Primitivo |
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GRAPE VARIETY |
Primitivo |
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PRODUCTION AREA |
Manduria (Ta) |
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TYPE OF TERRAIN |
Medium consistency |
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TRAINING SYSTEM |
Spurred cordon |
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PRODUCTION PER HECTARE |
100 quintals |
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HARVEST PERIOD |
First ten days of September |
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HARVEST |
Hand-picked in crates |
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VINIFICATION TECHNIQUE |
Thermo-controlled maceration for at least 10 days, with delestage |
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FERMENTATION |
In steel, at temperatures no higher than 24°C |
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MALOLACTIC |
Inoculated with selected strains and fully developed. |
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AGEING |
Steel and in the bottle |
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ALCOHOL CONTENT |
14% |
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SERVING TEMPERATURE |
Should be served at a temperature of 16-18°C. |
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FOOD PAIRINGS |
Versatile with dishes of medium structure |
