Elegia Primitivo Reserva DOC, Produttori Di Manduria 2017, 75cL Red Wine from ItalyBy Winebuyers

Elegia Primitivo Reserva DOC, Produttori Di Manduria comes from the heel of Italy, Manduria is considered the birth place of the native Primitivo grape, and was officially recognised as such in the 1970s when a DOC was created for the region. However, Produttori di Manduria had been making wines for 40 years by then, unashamedly proud of their deep affection for Primitivo. As well as making high quality examples of Puglia's most famous vinous export, the co-operative is well versed in producing fascinating whites from Fiano and Verdeca. But it is with the poetically titled Elegia that the extraordinary levels of quality come to light. Made from old bush vines up to 50 years old, it creates a wine of intense dark berry fruit with wonderful balsamic end notes and excellent balance. Elegia Primitivo Reserva DOC, Produttori Di Manduria is produced from grapes harvested from 35 to 50 year old alberello (bush vine) and espallier trained vines. Harvested in mid September, the average yield is not specified. The wine is suitable for both men and women to enjoy.