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Piscina Delle Monache

WINETYPE:
100% Primitivo cultivated at 450 metres above sea level, south/south east oriented, in averagely rocky grounds.
Vineyard yield: 60 q/ha.
Cultivated using the spurred cordon system, with a sixth plant of 4500 plants for hectare.

AGEING:
12 months in second passage 225 litre American oak barrels, 6 months in bottles
16% vol

TASTING CHARACTERISTICS:
Deep ruby red colour with purple tinges, clear at a glance and consistent in wine glass.
Sumptuous complexity on the nose, clear and pleasant aroma of cherry, mulberry, carob and fine spices enriched by balsamic notes and cinchona coming from the fine wood barrel ageing.

MATCHING:
the wine pairs well with braised meat, wild game meat, meat sauces and seasoned cheese.
Wine serving temperature : 16 -18°C