Carrubo Primitivo di Manduria DOC - Tormaresca (Antinori)

The barrel-aged Carrubo Primitivo di Manduria from the Apulia wine-growing region reveals itself in the glass in a dense ruby red. With a slight tilt, the red wine glass reveals a charming garnet-red hue at the rims. After the first swirl, this red wine reveals a high density and richness, which becomes apparent in the strong church windows on the glass wall. In the glass, this red wine from Tormaresca (Antinori) displays aromas of sour cherries and plums, complemented by tobacco and bitter almond. The Tormaresca (Antinori) Carrubo Primitivo di Manduria presents itself to the wine lover as wonderfully dry. This red wine is never coarse or austere, but rather round and silky. Powerful and multi-layered, this velvety red wine presents itself on the palate. On the finish, this mature wine from the Apulia wine-growing region delights with considerable length. Once again, nuances of plum and sour cherry appear.

Vinification of Tormaresca (Antinori) Carrubo Primitivo di Manduria

The powerful Carrubo Primitivo di Manduria from Italy is a single-varietal wine made from the Primitivo grape variety. The Carrubo Primitivo di Manduria is an Old World wine through and through, as this Italian breathes an exceptional European charm that clearly underscores the success of Old World wines. After being harvested by hand, the grapes are immediately brought to the press house. There they are selected and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in large wooden vats at controlled temperatures. After fermentation is complete, the powerful Carrubo Primitivo di Manduria is aged for another 36 months in oak barrels. This barrel aging is followed by a long bottle aging, which makes this red wine even more complex.

Food recommendation for Carrubo Primitivo di Manduria from Tormaresca (Antinori)

This red wine from Italy is best enjoyed at a tempered 15 - 18°C. It is the perfect accompaniment to vegetable couscous with beef meatballs, baked feta parcels or stuffed peppers.

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