Torrevento
Primitivo di Manduria Ghenos 2022
| Denomination | DOC Primitivo di Manduria |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Apulia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Primitivo |
| Aging | 10 months in stainless steel, 6 months in barrique, then in bottle |
- Vintage and grape: 2022, 100% Primitivo, Primitivo di Manduria DOC designation, 14% vol
- Vinification: fermentation in stainless steel with prolonged maceration on the skins
- Ageing: 10 months in stainless steel, 6 months in barrique, followed by bottle ageing
- Tasting profile: warm and full-bodied structure, soft tannins, spicy chocolate finish
- Serving: decant for 1 hour, serve at 16-18 °C. Ideal with red meats, game and pecorino cheese
Description
What kind of wine it is
Ghenos Primitivo di Manduria is a still red wine by Torrevento, an authentic expression of the eponymous Apulian denomination. On the nose, it reveals aromas of ripe dark fruits, such as black cherry and plum, intertwined with notes of liquorice and sweet spices. On the palate, it is warm and full-bodied, structured by dense and velvety tannins and supported by a pleasant freshness. It finishes with a harmonious and spicy aftertaste, enhanced by hints of chocolate. Thanks to its intensity, it elegantly accompanies grilled red meats and game, mature cheeses and flavourful first courses.
Where it comes from
The grapes grow on the low-altitude Murgia plateau, in a favourable microclimate tempered by coastal winds and nourished by underground springs. The vines are cultivated using the traditional Apulian bush vine method and sink their roots into medium-textured red soils, rich in clay and calcareous components. Torrevento, located in the fascinating Alta Murgia National Park within an ancient monastery, operates sustainably to maintain low yields and enhance the most authentic expression of the grape variety.
How it is produced
After a careful harvest of the Primitivo grapes, vinification begins with fermentation in stainless steel. This stage involves a long maceration in contact with the skins, a fundamental step for extracting colour and phenolic profile. The wine rests for ten months in steel to preserve the freshness of the fruit, then continues with six months of ageing in barrels to smooth out any roughness and round out the structure. The result is an enveloping sip, ready to enjoy but with excellent ageing potential.
History and Curiosities
The Ghenos Primitivo di Manduria DOC is born from the expertise of Torrevento, a renowned winery located in the heart of Alta Murgia within a charming former monastery. Produced from grapes grown using the traditional Apulian bush vine system, this vegan wine captures the essence of the region through careful ageing: ten months in steel and six in barrique. The result is an enveloping and harmonious red, awarded 93 points by Luca Maroni and gold at the Berliner Wein Trophy.
Awards
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2022
2One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1989
- Oenologist: Leonardo Palumbo
- Bottles produced: 2.600.000
- Hectares: 500
Vineyards are only grown with autochthonous vines, following the dictates of sustainable agriculture. At the winery, the production method follows a non-excessively long maceration time and a non-excessive use of wood. Francesco Liantonio has been at the helm; there have been many interventions: the expansion of the vineyard area, investments in technology and innovation and the start of the process for quality certification. It has 500 hectares of vineyards and 2,600,000 bottles, yet it can amaze and innovate, producing wines combining large numbers and quality. Read more
| Name | Torrevento Primitivo di Manduria Ghenos Rosso 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Primitivo di Manduria DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Primitivo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Apulia |
| Vendor | Torrevento |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Ghenos Primitivo di Manduria DOC is born from the expertise of Torrevento, a renowned winery located in the heart of Alta Murgia within a charming former monastery. Produced from grapes grown using the traditional Apulian bush vine system, this vegan wine captures the essence of the region through careful ageing: ten months in steel and six in barrique. The result is an enveloping and harmonious red, awarded 93 points by Luca Maroni and gold at the Berliner Wein Trophy. |
| Origin | Manduria and Castel del Monte, Apulia, Italy |
| Soil composition | Medium-textured clay |
| Cultivation system | Alberello pugliese |
| Plants per hectare | 6000 |
| Yield per hectare | 70 quintals/ha |
| Harvest | Second ten days of September |
| Production technique | Stainless steel fermentation with long maceration on the skins |
| Wine making | Fermentation in stainless steel with long maceration on the skins. |
| Aging | 10 months in stainless steel, 6 months in barrique, then in bottle |
| Total acidity | 5.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |