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Boccantino Primitivo Da Uve Leggermente Appassite 2017

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Wines labeled Salento IGT give producers in the southern Italian region of Puglia flexibility to work with a wide range of styles - including those made from slightly dried grapes like this Cantina Boccantino Primitivo. Their 2017 bottling arrives with a ripe and heady collection of cherry cordial, raisin, floral, vanilla, and peppery spice notes that persist through its plush, juicy mouthfeel. Stock up on a crowd-pleasing, food-friendly red for year-round enjoyment when you order today!

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Tech Notes Wine Details Luca Maroni
Unit Size750.00 ML
VarietalPrimitivo
Vintage2017
GrapePrimitivo
CountryItaly
AppellationSalento IGT
RegionApulia
Alcohol Content14.00%
By Boccantino
Primitivo del Salento IGT Da Uve Leggermente Appassite

Vinification
The grapes used for Boccantino Primitivo are grown using the vine training method known as "Alberello," which has ancient origins and is typical of the Mediterranean area of Italy. It was developed to compensate for the lack of water and the very hot climate. The now very rare Alberello system represents a very important part of the cultural and oenological heritage of Apulia. The rigorous hand-picking is followed by a meticulous selection of the destemmed grapes. The grape withering on plants and slow maturation in French oak barrels for about six months results in an outstanding full-bodied wine with soft tannins that release vanilla notes in the finish.

Description
Boccantino Primitivo, with its ruby red color and its complex bouquet, is characterized by intense and fine aromas that go from mature fruit to spicy notes.

Food Pairing
It pairs perfectly with grilled meat dishes, stew, and aged cheeses.

Additional Details
Grapes: 100% Primitivo
Production Area: Apulia, Salento
Serving Temperature: 16-18 degrees C
Bottle: Bordeaux Nobile
Alcohol: 14.00% vol.
Residual Sugar: 16 g/l
[Information provided by V and N Cellars]
[Information is not vintage specific]
Boccantino Primitivo Salento Igt da uve leggermente appassite 2017
Points: 98
Schenk Italia - Trentino A.A.
Consistency: 33 - Balance: 33 - Integrity: 32
Type: Red
Tasting date: 04-04-2018
Volume of Bottle: 0.75 lt