Rifugio Primitivo DOP – Conti Zecca

Production Area
Veglie, Lecce, Puglia

Terroir
Alluvial, medium consistency with calcareous areas.

Grapes
Primitivo 100%

Vinification

Grapes are picked and de-stemmed followed by a soft pressing.  Maceration for 8-10 days at 25 – 28°C.
Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures.

Aging

Maturation in 30 Hl oak barrels and refinement in epoxy resin lined cement tanks

Colour:

Deep ruby red

Bouquet:

Developed aromas of red fruits, prunes and cedar.

Taste:

Well structured with flavours of red berries, sweet spices and earth.  Fine tannins and dry acidity with great length and texture.

Food pairing:

Excellent accompaniment to pasta with particularly rich sauces, red meat, game and mature cheeses

Alcohol:  14% Vol.

Serving Temperature:

18 °C.

Aging Potential:

up to 10 years