Masseria Altemura
Primitivo Di Manduria Altemura 2022
| Denomination | DOC Primitivo di Manduria |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Apulia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Primitivo |
| Aging | Aged for 14 months in 350-litre French oak tonneaux, followed by 8 months of bottle ageing. |
- Name and vintage: Primitivo di Manduria DOC 2022, still red wine with 15% alcohol
- Grape variety and origin: 100% Primitivo from Torre Santa Susanna and Oria, in Salento
- Aromatic profile: plum, blueberry, balsamic notes, white pepper and a cocoa finish
- Vinification: 7 days fermentation at 25–28°C and 2 weeks maceration
- Ageing and format: 14 months in French oak and 8 in bottle. 3 x 750 ml
Description
What kind of wine it is
Masseria Altemura Primitivo di Manduria is a full-bodied still red wine that embodies the character of Apulian viticulture, made exclusively from Primitivo grapes. Structured and dry, it stands out for its pleasant smoothness and well-integrated tannins that enhance its overall balance. The aromatic profile is clear, dominated by intense aromas of plum and small black fruits such as blueberry. This lively fruity texture is enriched by balsamic notes, slight herbal hints and a subtle nuance of white pepper. The palate is full and persistent, with a finish characterised by elegant hints of cocoa.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown in the Agro of Torre Santa Susanna and Oria, in the heart of Salento. In this area of Apulia, the Mediterranean climate ensures excellent sunshine and constant sea breezes, promoting optimal ripening and a rich gustatory expression. The planting density and low yields favour a high concentration of raw material. The identity of the wine is also shaped by the composition of the soils, consisting of limestone rock mixed with fine red clay, elements that provide structure and a solid organoleptic balance.
How it is produced
The harvest is carried out by hand in the second half of September, with a rigorous selection of the bunches. After gentle crushing, fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature for about a week. This is followed by a two-week maceration on the skins, essential for extracting the deep colour and phenolic components. The wine then matures for fourteen months in French oak barrels, allowing a harmonious integration between the character of the grape variety and the contribution of the wood. The process concludes with a long period of rest that stabilises the sensory profile, offering a deep and velvety sip.
History and Curiosities
Reborn in 2000 thanks to a careful eco-sustainable restoration, Masseria Altemura finds its highest expression in the Primitivo di Manduria DOC, the undisputed iconic wine of the estate. This prestigious label is inspired by the warm light of Salento and is produced from the grapes of a single five-hectare vineyard, expertly tended by oenologist Antonio Cavallo. The name recalls the harmony between the imposing historic walls and the Aragonese tower. Each glass reflects a profound production philosophy devoted to the utmost respect for the Apulian environment.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 2000
- Oenologist: Antonio Cavallo
- Bottles produced: 600.000
- Hectares: 130
There thus began a long period of planning followed by one of actual refurbishment, involving the land and the buildings that now represent the heart of the estate’s headquarters. The total area of the property is over 270 hectares – of which 130 are vineyards and 40 consist of olive groves – thus ensuring substantial annual production. It is a single holding, restored with total respect for the environment and the original architecture. As in the time of the Counts Martini Carissimo, it now represents one of the flagship estates in Puglian agriculture.
The architectural intervention on the buildings respected the original plan; nothing was left to chance, starting with the materials employed: the limestone paving stones, the calcarenite, the tufa and the white stone from the surrounding area, used in ancient times for the construction of the main buildings, were utilized in making the new ones.
Particular care was reserved for the restoration of two constructions that are of historical importance for the area: the massive tower, which will be transformed into luxurious accommodation for guests of the estate, and a private chapel with frescoes that date from the 16th century.
On land where there once grew ancient bush-trained vines, tended and cared for according to the lore of age-old rural tradition - and where the bunches of grapes ripened day after day, caressed by the sun and by gentle breezes - new rows of the best indigenous grape varieties have been planted since the year 2000, in line with entirely environmentally sustainable guidelines.
Alongside the perfectly geometrically aligned vines there are 40 hectares of centuries-old olive trees which, with their roots burrowing deep into the red earth mixed with white blocks of calcareous origin and their silvery-green foliage bending in the wind, continue even today to bear fruit. Read more
| Name | Masseria Altemura Primitivo Di Manduria Altemura 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Primitivo di Manduria DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Primitivo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Apulia |
| Vendor | Masseria Altemura |
| Story | History and Curiosities Reborn in 2000 thanks to a careful eco-sustainable restoration, Masseria Altemura finds its highest expression in the Primitivo di Manduria DOC, the undisputed iconic wine of the estate. This prestigious label is inspired by the warm light of Salento and is produced from the grapes of a single five-hectare vineyard, expertly tended by oenologist Antonio Cavallo. The name recalls the harmony between the imposing historic walls and the Aragonese tower. Each glass reflects a profound production philosophy devoted to the utmost respect for the Apulian environment. |
| Origin | Agro of Torre Santa Susanna and Oria (Salento peninsula, Apulia) |
| Climate | Mediterranean climate |
| Soil composition | 70% limestone mixed with 30% fine red clay |
| Plants per hectare | 5000 |
| Yield per hectare | 50-55 quintals per hectare |
| Harvest | Second half of September |
| Fermentation temperature | 25–28 °C |
| Fermentation | About 7 days |
| Production technique | Manual harvest; fermentation for about 7 days with maceration on the skins for about 2 weeks; ageing for 14 months in French oak tonneaux and 8 months in bottle |
| Wine making | The grapes, selected on a sorting table, are gently crushed and destemmed; the must ferments for about 7 days at 25–28 °C, followed by maceration on the skins for about 2 weeks; ageing for 14 months in 350-litre French oak tonneaux and a subsequent 8 months in the bottle. |
| Aging | Aged for 14 months in 350-litre French oak tonneaux, followed by 8 months of bottle ageing. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |