Byzantium

Byzantium

Primitivo di Manduria

DOP

  • Grapes
    100% Primitivo
  • Vineyards
    Suitable vineyards within Manduria DOP area
  • Vinification
    Grapes harvested between the second and third week of September. Pressing and destemming of the grapes with maceration and fermentation at a controlled temperature of 18-25°C for 8-12 days
  • Maturation
    The wine matures in 5-hectolitre French and American oak barrels for 6 to 8 months
  • Colour
    Deep red
  • Aromas
    A nose with great impact, with hints of plum and dark cherry and Mediterranean scrub herbs
  • Taste
    The palate is round, enlivened by a lively freshness and tannins that blend perfectly with the fresh, savory vein
  • Temperature
    Serve at 18°C
  • Alcohol
    14,0%
  • Total Acidity
    5,70 g/lt
  • Residual Sugar
    4,5 g/lt
  • Beef
  • Cheese
  • Pasta
  • Pork
  • White meat
  • Premio Luca Maroni

    Luca Maroni

    94 points 2024

    vintage 2013

  • Premio Luca Maroni

    Luca Maroni

    93 points 2020

    vintage 2018

  • premio-gambero-rosso

    Gambero Rosso

    2 bicchieri 2017

    vintage 2014

  • premio-bibenda

    Bibenda

    4 grappoli 2017

    vintage 2014