Antiche Terre del Salento "Feudo del Conte" Primitivo di Manduria DOC 2006
### Description
This bottle is produced by Antiche Terre del Salento, an estate located in Manduria, within the Salento peninsula of Puglia. The winery focuses on utilizing regional techniques to showcase the intense, sun-drenched character of Puglia's signature grape variety.
The cuvée "Feudo del Conte" is an estate selection crafted exclusively from hand-harvested Primitivo grapes grown in the red, iron-rich soils of the Manduria zone. According to the production details on the back label, the grapes are harvested at first light and vinified using traditional methods before the wine undergoes maturation in small 225-liter French oak barriques to develop structural complexity.
- Type: Red Wine
- Grape Variety: 100% Primitivo
- Classification: Primitivo di Manduria DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata)
- Alcohol Content: 14% vol
- Volume: 750 mL
- Tasting Notes & Profile: Primitivo di Manduria is famous for yielding some of the most concentrated, high-alcohol, and opulent red wines in Italy. At twenty years old, this 2006 vintage is fully integrated and sitting deep within its mature drinking window. In the glass, it shows a dense garnet color with amber highlights. The bouquet displays complex tertiary notes of blackberry compote, dried figs, carob, sweet tobacco, and leather, framed by warm oak spices like cinnamon and vanilla. On the palate, the naturally soft tannins are completely velvety, supporting a rich, full-bodied texture balanced by smooth warmth on the finish.
Woodden Box NOT provided
