描述

Primitivo di Manduria DOC, overlooking the Ionian sea in the Salento

peninsula of Puglia region, has quickly become the most famous ap-

pellation for Primitivo grape varietal due to the intensity and perso-

nality of its wines.

With Triusco Rivera wishes to express all the character of thevsrietal

and appellation well balanced by the winery’s elegance mark.


VARIETY: 100% Primitivo

PRODUCTION AREA: Primitivo di Manduria DOC—commune of Sava

VINEYARDS: 50-60 yo goblet-trained vineyards planted on reddish clay soils abo-

ve calcareous underground at 40-50 mt of altitude. Average yield is 50-60

quintals per hectare.

WINEMAKING: Manual harvest in the last days of August. The crushed grapes

underwent maceration and fermentation in stainless steel vats for about 10

days at 28 °C with frequent pump-overs.

AGEING: After settling 4-5 months in vetrified concrete vats the wine was aged

for 14 months in 1, 2 and 3 yo French oak tonneaux to soften the tannins wi-

thout having the oak character overcome the wine fruit. Further 3 months of

bottle ageing contributed to the wine armony.

TASTING NOTES: Deep red colour with purple hues; intense bouquet of mature

dark fruit such raspberry, prunes and dates with hints of spices and cocoa; full,

warm, and smooth on the palate with a long finish

RECOMMENDED WITH: Full-flavoured dishes, such as game, roasts, and aged

cheeses, which will match the wine’s distinctive complexity. Serve at cellar

temperature.

CELLARING: If perfectly stored, Triusco can age 5-6 years

ANALYTICAL DATA: Alcohol: 14,50%; Total acidity: 5.81 g/l; pH: 3.58; Residual

sugar: 5,20 g/l; Total S02: 98 mg/l