Masseria Altemura Primitivo di Manduria - "Altemura" - Vintage 2020 - Still Italian Red Wine from Apuila Region, Italy - 100% Hand-Selected Primitivo Grapes - 75cl / 750ml, 14.5% ABV

• OFFERING A NEW PERSPECTIVE: The Masseria Altemura Estate is future-looking, offering a new perspective on Southern Italian Wines. Located in the Apulia region, the estate's vineyards enjoy a unique climate with abundant sunlight, sea breeze and terroir
• THE ICONIC WINE: The best Primitivo grapes are hand-selected from a single vineyard to create Masseria Altemura's iconic wine, characterised by complexity and finesse with the potential to evolve over time - the essence of Primitivo in its purest form
• A SELECTIVE PROCESS: Over-ripe Primitivo grapes are harvested, gently pressed, and destemmed with the must fermenting for 7 days and maceration on the skins for 2 weeks. The wine is aged in French oak tonneaux for 14 months and in the bottle for 6 months
• AN EVOLVING EXPERIENCE: Memorable in scent and looks, 'Altemura' displays a vivid ruby colour with orange reflections and opens with intense aromas of plums and small, black fruit which are followed by touches of balsamic, light herbs and white pepper
• EXQUISITE TASTE: A Soft palate with well-integrated tannins and a lingering finish with hints of cocoa, this wine pairs well with flavoursome and spicy dishes and well-matured cheeses. Its complexity also lends it to being a wine for contemplative moments

Product Description Located in the beautiful Salento Peninsula, an area with a long history but which is now looking determinedly forward towards the future, the Masseria Altemura Estate’s mission is to offer a new perspective on the wines from the Southern Italian Region of Apulia. Geographically the Estate lies in the centre of Apulia, between the Ionian and the Adriatic Seas which lap the shores of the region. A unique maritime climate and abundant sunlight provide Masseria Altemura with very favourable conditions for growing grapes. This is Masseria Altemura’s iconic wine. Its name recalls the quest for proportions – a defining attribute of art in Apulia – embodied by the horizontal and vertical lines and by the volume of the walls of the Masseria in contrast to the upward projection of the Aragonese Tower. A refined interpretation of Primitivo di Manduria, Altemura is a single vineyard wine from a small parcel of 5 hectares in the heart of the estate, characterized by limestone-rich soil. Complexity and finesse are the characteristic traits of this great cru, which captures the essence of Primitivo in its purest forms, shaped by pristine light and forged into a wine with a singularly harmonious body. It has the potential to evolve well over time. The best Primitivo grapes from a single vineyard in the heart of the estate were harvested by hand when they reached perfect over-ripening on the vine beginning in the second half of September 2020. After further bunch selection on the sorting table, gentle pressing and de-stemming followed. The must was fermented for 7 days at a temperature of 25–28 °C. Maceration on the skins followed for about 2 weeks. After vinification was completed, the wine was aged for 14 months in 350-litre French oak tonneaux followed by a further 6-month period of fine-tuning in the bottle. The Bouquet The wine opens with intense aromas of plums and small black fruit such as blueberries, followed by balsamic nuances, light herbaceous notes, and a touch of white pepper. The Flavour A wine that is soft and well-balanced on the palate with lively, well-integrated tannins. It has a lingering persistence, finishing with hints of cocoa. It pairs well with flavoursome and spicy dishes, succulent red meats and well-matured cheeses. Due to its complexity both on the nose and on the palate, it is also an excellent wine for contemplative moments. Best served chilled at 16-18°C Ingredients Primitivo Grapes- potassium metabisulphite – Potassium polyaspartate – Yeast mannoproteins