Primitivo del Salento "La Rena" IGT

Leone de Castris

Pronunciation
LAH-Rain-ah
Year
Current
Type
Red
Winery
Leone de Castris
Region
Puglia
Oenologist
Giovanni Di Mastrogiovanni

Overview

An excellent Primitivo from the historic La Rena vineyard on the estate of Leone de Castris in Puglia. The Counts Leone de Castris have been making wine on their estate since 1655.

Wine Notes

Grape Variety
100% Primitivo.
Vinification
Rigorous grape selection and vinfication is done in s s tanks.
Aging
Conditioning in large oak barrels for six months.
Alcohol
13%
| Appearance
Deep red with purple hints on the rim.
| Aroma
Distinctive bouquet, fruity, very rich with hints of cherries and liquorice.
| Taste
Rich, soft fruit and spice on the palate. It is modern in style and has elegant and round tannins
| Serving Suggestions
Pizza to favorite pastas, an Italian sandwich or grilled meats.

Primitivo del Salento "La Rena" IGT

Suggested Retail:
$21.00
CSPC#:
570903
Available Sizes:
750ml
Bottles Per Case:
12