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Amastuola - IGP Puglia Lamarossa Primitivo 2017 Amastuola - IGP Puglia Lamarossa Primitivo 2017

Amastuola - IGP Puglia Lamarossa Primitivo 2017

A harmonious red: From red fruits to lively minerality

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Type:Red

Varietal:Primitivo

Unit Size:750ml

Alcohol Volume:14.5%

Region:Puglia

Country:Italy

Tasting Notes

Amastuola Estate stands as a unique testament to its breathtaking landscape, where vine rows meander like parallel waves through the vineyards. This plateau's viticultural history dates back over 3,000 years to the ancient Greeks. Here, Mediterranean native grape varieties flourish in perfect harmony with the terroir, showcasing a deep commitment to environmental and ecosystem preservation. Lamarossa Primitivo captivates with its impenetrable deep ruby crimson hue. The wine offers an exquisite explosion of small, ripe red fruits, complemented by tertiary notes of spices and balsamic elements like bay and tobacco leaves. Salty scents of capers add to its complexity. This full-bodied wine is concentrated, graced with small, mature, and silky tannins, lifted by minerality and a well-balanced acidity. The finish lingers, leaving a lasting impression of fruitiness and a touch of brininess.

Technical Info

Brand:Amastuola

Closure:Cork

Organic Certification:BIOAGRICERT - A85D

Country of Origin:Italy

Serving Temperature:18-20°C

Sugar Residual:9.1 g/l

Drink By:2027

Wine Ageing: 12-Month in oak barrel

Winemaking Style:Innovative/Modern

Harvest:Hand harvested mid-September

Winemaking:Once de-stemmed, the uncrushed berries are sent to Allier oak vats where fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature. This is followed by a long post-fermentation maceration.

Viticulture:Situated in Murgia, a sub-region of Puglia in southern Italy, the area rests on an undulating plateau at an altitude of 220 meters above sea level. The soil features a variety of compositions but is uniformly marked by an abundant mineral content, which originates from the clay. These fertile soils are further textured with layers of peat and rock.

Food Pairing:Sausage pasta, Moussaka, Lasagna, Smoked brisket, Beef ragu with pappardelle, Ribeye steak, Hangar steak, Tomahawk steak

Taste Profile

Light

Full Body

Dry

Sweet

Fruity

Savoury

Tannins (Bitterness)

Acidity

Amastuola

Two millennia ago, the Greeks tended to vines and olive trees on the fertile Amastuola plateau. Fast forward to today, and the Montanaro family has breathed new life into these ancient traditions. Their unwavering belief in the local wine industry led to an ambitious and entirely organic endeavor, aimed at dispelling the ghosts of past neglect that loomed over the region's agricultural landscape. Out of this dedication emerged the 'Amastuola' garden vineyard, a creation brought to life by the vision of renowned landscape architect Fernando Caruncho. He artfully designed undulating vine rows that seem to ripple like waves through the tapestry of time in this ancient land. This renaissance began with the vineyard, now lovingly known as the "Vineyard-Garden Amastuola." It has become a place of pilgrimage for garden enthusiasts, botanists, and intrepid garden magazine journalists from across the globe. They are all drawn to the compelling narrative of this remarkable reawakening, where a rich history meets a promising future.

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