Cortica Negroamaro Primitivo Puglia IGP - Nardelli

The Cortica Negroamaro Primitivo Puglia from the wine-growing region of Apulia is a dense purple-red in the glass. This Italian cuvée reveals wonderfully expressive notes of blackberries, pears, blackcurrants and quinces in the glass. There are also hints of other fruits.

This wine impresses with its elegantly dry taste. It was bottled with 15.1 grams of residual sugar. As you would expect from a wine at the upper end of the price range, this Italian naturally delights with the finest balance despite its dryness. Aroma does not necessarily need a lot of residual sugar. The Cortica Negroamaro Primitivo Puglia can be described as exceptionally fruity and velvety, as it was vinified with a pleasantly sweet taste profile. This velvety red wine is full-bodied and multi-layered on the palate. The Cortica Negroamaro Primitivo Puglia is impressively fresh and lively on the palate thanks to its lively fruit acidity. The finish of this youthful red wine from the Apulia wine-growing region is delightfully long. There are again hints of blackcurrant and mulberry.

Vinification of the Nardelli Cortica Negroamaro Primitivo Puglia

The basis for the first-class and wonderfully powerful Cortica Negroamaro Primitivo Puglia cuvée from Nardelli are Negroamaro and Primitivo grapes. After being harvested by hand, the grapes are immediately taken to the winery. Here they are selected and carefully crushed. Fermentation then takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. At the end of fermentation, the Cortica Negroamaro Primitivo Puglia can continue to harmonize on the fine lees for several months.

Dining recommendations for the Cortica Negroamaro Primitivo Puglia from Nardelli

This Italian red wine is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15 - 18°C. It is the perfect accompaniment to stuffed peppers, roast veal liver with apples, onions and balsamic vinegar sauce or goose breast with ginger-red cabbage and marjoram.

Awards for the Cortica Negroamaro Primitivo Puglia from Nardelli

In addition to a very good price-pleasure ratio, this Nardelli wine can also boast awards and top ratings above 90 points. In detail, these are for the 2018 vintage

• Luca Maroni - 95 points

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