Tenute Rubino
Primitivo Punta Aquila 2021
| Denomination | IGT Salento |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Apulia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Primitivo |
| Aging | 5 months in steel, 4 months in 40 hl French oak truncated-cone vats, 4-6 months in bottle |
- Grape variety and vintage: 100% Primitivo, Salento IGT, harvested in 2021, 0.75 l bottle
- Alcohol content: 14.5% vol for a still red wine with a broad and enveloping profile
- Vinification: fermentation in steel at 22-24 °C, 15 days maceration, malolactic fermentation
- Ageing: 5 months in steel, 4 months in French oak vats, followed by 4-6 months in bottle
- Aroma and pairings: cherry in spirit and blackberry; perfect with game ragù and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Punta Aquila by Tenute Rubino is a still red wine from Salento, made exclusively from Primitivo grapes. Its aromatic profile stands out for its ethereal and fragrant notes, creating a deep bouquet with hints of cherries in spirit, blackberry jam, blueberries and currants. The olfactory picture is enriched with spicy and earthy nuances, with hints of rhubarb, humus, tobacco, ginger, black pepper and aromatic herbs. On the palate, it reveals itself as bold and dynamic, offering a powerful structure supported by vibrant freshness and exuberant tannins, with a finish characterised by a persistent mineral note.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the Brindisi area in Apulia, specifically from the Punta Aquila zone. The vineyards, located one hundred metres above sea level, are rooted in medium-textured soil, which is fundamental in giving the wine its typical deep ruby colour with garnet reflections. The vines are cultivated using the spurred cordon training system. Careful agronomic management allows for a controlled yield, ensuring rich and concentrated grapes that define the breadth and enveloping character of this wine.
How it is produced
Production begins in the first days of September with a rigorous manual harvest. The bunches are taken to the winery, where fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature for about ten days. This is followed by a prolonged maceration on the skins, essential for optimal extraction of colour and aromatic components, completed by malolactic fermentation. The wine matures for five months in steel and continues ageing in French oak truncated-cone barrels, then rests further in the bottle before being released for sale.
History and Curiosities
The Primitivo Punta Aquila from Tenute Rubino expresses the authentic bond of a family with the generous land of Salento. Produced in the Brindisi area from vineyards cultivated using the spur-pruned cordon method, this red wine is born from a rigorous manual harvest carried out at the beginning of September. Combining knowledge and passion since 2000, oenologist Luca Petrelli shapes a vintage with a vibrant character, celebrated by the prestigious Bibenda, Veronelli and AIS awards, which highlight this label’s ability to convey the true essence of Apulian winemaking.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 2000
- Oenologist: Luca Petrelli
- Bottles produced: 800.000
- Hectares: 180
Both the traditions of Salento and a vibrant entrepreneurial spirit have been passed down from Tommaso to his son, Luigi, who has since taken over with the support of his wife, Romina. Luigi has undertaken this entrepreneurial legacy, pouring all of his passion into the family’s winery and making it a global ambassador of Apulian viticulture.
After all, winemaking is an ancient art here in Jaddico: over the years, archaeologists have brought to light a Roman manor house filled with kilns, where Visellio—the owner of the estate—fired the amphorae used to export his wine to the four corners of the Roman Empire. At the time, this land was home to extensive vineyards and served as an important manufacturing center for wine containers.
Tenute Rubino is an Apulian brand with a strong international market presence. The company has consistently and successfully exported its labels to 20 countries such as the US, Canada and Brazil. Read more
| Name | Tenute Rubino Primitivo Punta Aquila 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Salento IGT |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Primitivo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Apulia |
| Vendor | Tenute Rubino |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Primitivo Punta Aquila from Tenute Rubino expresses the authentic bond of a family with the generous land of Salento. Produced in the Brindisi area from vineyards cultivated using the spur-pruned cordon method, this red wine is born from a rigorous manual harvest carried out at the beginning of September. Combining knowledge and passion since 2000, oenologist Luca Petrelli shapes a vintage with a vibrant character, celebrated by the prestigious Bibenda, Veronelli and AIS awards, which highlight this label’s ability to convey the true essence of Apulian winemaking. |
| Origin | Punta Aquila, Brindisi (BR), Puglia, Italia |
| Soil composition | Medio impasto |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon |
| Plants per hectare | 6000 |
| Yield per hectare | 70 quintali per ettaro |
| Harvest | By hand, in the first days of September |
| Fermentation temperature | 22-24 °C |
| Fermentation | 10 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation between 22-24 °C in steel tanks; maceration for 15 days at a controlled temperature; malolactic fermentation completed; ageing in steel and in French oak truncated cone vats, then in bottle |
| Wine making | Fermentation between 22-24 °C in steel tanks; 15 days of maceration at controlled temperature; full malolactic fermentation carried out. |
| Aging | 5 months in steel, 4 months in 40 hl French oak truncated-cone vats, 4-6 months in bottle |
| Total acidity | 6.7 gr/L |
| PH | 3.44 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |