2022 Memoro Primitivo

The Place

Puglia's essence is entwined with Earth's embrace. Its landscapes, shaped by geological forces, range from coastlines to iconic trulli houses. Agriculture thrives on fertile soil, yielding olives, grapes, and more, tethering the region to the land's gifts. Amid sustainability efforts, Puglia harmonizes tradition and progress to honor its earthly connection for generations to come. 

Winemaking

Primitivo, a grape with ancient roots, shares an intimate and enduring bond with the sun-soaked region of Puglia. Bathed in the Mediterranean warmth, Primitivo vines flourish, yielding wines of bold character and rich flavors. Puglia's landscapes and coastal breezes shape the grape's maturation, infusing it with the region's essence. After harvesting at optimal ripeness in the vineyard and carefully processing the fruit, it undergoes the leggero appassimento method to intensify the fruit before ageing in barrel for 6 months. Larger barrels are used for 60% of the production in order to increase micro-oxygenation and soften the wine, while the remaining 40% ages in the more common tonneaux.

Tasting Notes

Reveals a vibrant ruby hue and aromas of sun-drenched red berries and a hint of dried herbs. On the palate, it offers a lively burst of ripe cherry and plum flavors, underpinned by subtle notes of vanilla. The finish is smooth and medium-bodied, showcasing the influence of the appassimento process.