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Primitivo di Manduria Chidro

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Primitivo di Manduria Chidro

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A bold, polished Primitivo from the sun-drenched vineyards of Manduria in southern Puglia, Chidro is named for the river that flows through volcanic caverns beneath the surface of Masseria Cuturi flowing to the rugged Ionion coastline.

Packed with ripe blackberry, black cherry, dried fig, and warm baking spice, Chidro delivers rich Mediterranean character balanced by smooth tannins and fresh acidity.

Appellation: Primitivo di Manduria DOC

Style: Red, dry

Varietal: 100% Primitivo

Wine Details:

Tasting Notes:
Color: Intense deep ruby red.
Bouquet: Rich and complex notes of ripe red fruits, plum and sour cherry.
Palate: Broad and velvety, with balanced notes ranging from red fruits to jam.  The finish is fresh with soft and silky tannins.
Serving Temperature: 16/18º C (60/64º F).
Alcohol:  14.5%.
Food Pairing: Excellent with grilled lamb, braised beef, sausage ragù, eggplant parmigiana, aged pecorino, and smoked or roasted meats.

Vinyard Notes:
Training System: Espalier with Guyot pruning
Soil: Predominantly clay and red iron-rich Mediterranean soils with limestone influence.
Plants per hectare: 5680
Certification:  Organic

Winemaking Notes:
Production: 12,000 bottles
Harvest: Hand-picked and select bunches are hand-sorted, typically in mid-September.
Vinification: Maceration takes place during 25 days in temperature-controlled steel vats at 22-28 C°.  Malolactic fermentation is carried out in stainless steel vats.
Aging:  Aging for 16-18 months in French oak tonneaux (60%) and in cement vats (40%).  Then bottle aging for 12 months prior to release.