Primitivo di Manduria 'Raccontami' Vespa 2022
Perfect to give as a giftThe Primitivo di Manduria "Raccontami" by Vespa is a robust Apulian red wine of great intensity that matures for 12 months in oak barriques. It expresses a variety of aromatic notes of plum, cherry, and tobacco with hints of bitter cocoa, black pepper on a balsamic background, while on the palate it is deep and imposing, with a noble tannic structure accompanied by a velvety softness.
The Primitivo di Manduria "Raccontami" by Vespa is the flagship red of the winery of the famous and popular television journalist. It is a version of Primitivo with great richness and concentration, aiming to highlight the seductive softness and enveloping charm of this historic grape variety, which has become an emblem of Puglia in the world and is increasingly loved in foreign markets. The long aging in barrique helps to make the tannins velvety and enriches the sip with deep, broad, and persistent spicy and tertiary sensations.
The red "Raccontami" by Bruno Vespa is a Primitivo with a strong personality, which faithfully reflects the salient characteristics of this ancient red grape variety in the lands of Manduria. The warm Mediterranean climate brings the grapes to full ripeness with an extraordinary richness of aromas and sugars, and the clay-rich soils give power and structure to the wine. Born from a sun-drenched and generous land, located just 90 meters above sea level, it is a red that perfectly represents the warmth of this area of Puglia.A true and sincere terroir wine! The vines are between 15 and 20 years old, trained in a spurred cordon with a density of 5000 plants per hectare, producing only 45 quintals per hectare. Fermentation takes place at controlled temperature, with skin maceration for about two weeks, accompanied by numerous pump-overs. A 20% bleeding is then carried out to further concentrate the aromas, and the wine matures for 12 months in French oak barriques before being bottled.
The Primitivo di Manduria "Raccontami" by Vespa is a true story, a succession of complex, rich, and persistent sensations that take us on a sensory journey through the scents and aromas of a great wine. In the glass, it has a bright ruby red color with garnet reflections. The bouquet is broad and seductive, with aromas of blackberries, plums, sour cherries, cocoa, balsamic nuances, hints of sweet tobacco, oriental spices, and noble woods. The sip is soft and caressing, with a mid-palate of dense and deep fruit, accompanied by sweet tannins and a persistent finish.harmonious.