Primitivo Donato Angiuli 2022

Primitivo is one of our South's best-known and best-loved reds for its persuasive profile and expressive intensity. It is a grape variety cultivated for centuries in Apulia, although its origins are Dalmatian. In its country of origin it is known by the names Tribidrag or Crljenak Kaštelanski; it is also present in the United States, particularly in California, where it was imported around 1830 and called Zinfandel. In the area of Gioia del Colle, Primitivo expresses itself with greater elegance than in the area of Manduria and Sava. The cool climate, good temperature ranges and clay soils with the presence of limestone rock provide ideal conditions for grapes to ripen with more delicate and less concentrated aromas, to the benefit of the finesse of the wines.

Primitivo grapes are grown in the countryside of Gioia del Colle, particularly in the territory of the municipality of Adelfia. The soils are characterized by the presence of clays, which insist on a rocky substrate of limestone matrix. Primitivo, as its name implies, is a rather early red berry variety and is usually harvested manually in mid-September. After soft crushing of the grapes, submerged cap maceration is carried out with temperature-controlled fermentation for a duration of about 10 days. The Primitivo is then aged for a few months in steel and completes its maturation with a few months in bottle before release.

Donato Angiuli's Primitivo, thanks only to the aging in steel, without the use of wood, expresses with great varietal fidelity all the typical characteristics of this great grape variety. It is a version that aims above all to enhance the natural potential of the raw material, preserving the scents and aromas of the grape. In the Goblet it has a fairly intense ruby red color, with youthful purplish highlights. The nose expresses aromas of black cherry and ripe red fruit, with interesting nuances of Mediterranean herbs and orange peel. The sip is ample, rich, with juicy fruit fullness, smooth tannins and harmonious softness of taste. Excellent paired with pasta dishes with savory ragouts or with grilled meats.