Byzantium

Byzantium

Primitivo di Manduria

DOP

  • Grapes
    100% Primitivo di Manduria
  • Vineyards
    Suitable vineyards within Manduria DOP area, on calcareous-clayey soils
  • Vinification
    Crushing and destemming of the grapes with maceration and fermentation at a controlled temperature of 22-26°C for 8-12 days. Subsequent gentle pressing
  • Maturation
    The wine matures in 5-hectolitre French and American oak barrels for 6 to 8 months
  • Colour
    Deep red, enriched with garnet highlights
  • Aromas
    An opulent, winey aroma that recalls prunes and ripe red fruits
  • Taste
    Round and harmonious with a fruity finale
  • Temperature
    18°C
  • Alcohol
    14,5%
  • Total Acidity
    5,75 g/lt
  • Residual Sugar
    4,5 g/lt
  • Beef
  • Cheese
  • Sheep
  • Premio Luca Maroni

    Luca Maroni

    94 points 2024

    vintage 2013

  • Premio Luca Maroni

    Luca Maroni

    93 points 2020

    vintage 2018

  • premio-veronelli

    I vini di Veronelli

    87 points 2018

    vintage 2015

  • premio-gambero-rosso

    Gambero Rosso

    2 bicchieri 2017

    vintage 2014

  • premio-bibenda

    Bibenda

    4 grappoli 2017

    vintage 2014