Pizzo Rosso Primitivo 2011

Pizzo Rosso Primitivo 2011

Rating:
1580 % of 100
Tasting notes: Color: intense ruby red; Bouquet: fruity with hints of cherry liqueur, berries, plums and spicy notes of vanilla and nutmeg, sweet scents of dark chocolate; Taste: dry, full, velvety, smooth and persistent. Food pairings: Food-flexible wine, it goes very well with dishes typical of the area where the grapes are grown. Cold meats, mature cheeses, red meat and stewed vegetables are its right complements. Serving temperature: 16°- 18° C
Availability : Out of stock
“Tenute Girolamo” is at the heart of the Itria Valley, testament to the great love of one family for its land. The first vines were planted in about 2001 and work was completed in 2006. The dedication and boundless energy, of the Girolamo family now reveal themselves in the ‘50 hectare of vineyard in which there are the finest indigenous Pugliese grapes as well as renowned grapes from around the world. We combine research into modern approaches with traditional methods in all our choices and selections. In this way we are able to bring you elegant wines, sought after and appreciated the world over. In every bottle, drop by drop, you appreciate the tireless devotion of the Girolamo family. The future will be a continuing quest for perfection, combining innovation with experience and our unstoppable passion with nature. In each bottle, drop by drop, we rediscover the relentless tenacity of the Girolamo family. The growth is the result of continuous pursuit of quality, which meets innovation and knowledge, where the irrepressible passion blends with nature. Production area: ItriaValley, 450 mt on the sea level. Soil: Mixed calcarious clay. Vinification: Soft maceration in stainless steel tank, long maturation in French and American oak barrels for 16/18 months and it’s aging in the bottles for 6 months.
Wine Properties
Type of Wine Red
Bottle Size 750 ml
Appellation Primitivo I.G.P. Salento
Alcohol 13.5%
Wine Variety 100% Primitivo
Vintage 2011
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