“Felline” Primitivo di Manduria DOP 2022

Felline | Puglia
Racemi Agricola S.r.l. | Strada Comunale Santo Stasi Primo 42 – Z.I. | IT 74024 Manduria

15083022 · 0,75 l · 17,20 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Gregory Perrucci has given Primitivo di Manduria back its dignity. When he founded the Felline winery in 1992, Primitivo was still a mass-produced commodity for tanker exports – cheap blended wine without prestige. Perrucci recognised the potential of the grape variety and began to systematically investigate the terroirs around Manduria. With his Accademia dei Racemi, founded in 1996, he became a pioneer in the valorisation of indigenous Apulian varieties. Today, Felline is considered a reference for Primitivo di Manduria – thanks to its work on different types of soil (terra rossa, white earth, black earth, sand) and its uncompromising focus on quality. This basic Primitivo comes from different plots of the 120 hectares of vineyards, which are organically farmed. Hand-picked, vinified separately according to soil type, matured for six months in French barriques – a classic interpretation of the variety.

Deep dark ruby red with a violet rim. This Primitivo di Manduria combines the power of the Apulian sun with the expressiveness of old vines. Ripe plums, black cherries, dates and hints of cocoa, liquorice and Mediterranean herbs on the nose. Full-bodied and soft on the palate, with dense fruit, ripe but present tannins and well-integrated acidity. The short maturation in wood adds flavour and structure without masking the warm fruit. An authentic representative of its origin, endearing and with a fine finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense, dark ruby red colour. Pleasant aroma of cherries and blackberries on the nose, with spicy notes of sweet tobacco on the finish. Fine acidity on the palate, finely integrated tannins and a lingering fruity final." Falstaff