Masseria Surani
Primitivo di Manduria 2022
Puglia
Puglian Primitivo from the subregion of Salento: an area well known for coastal winds that cool off grapes in an area otherwise known for its hotter climate. This process ought to slow down the speedy grape growth that Primitivo is known for. And that might help keep some of those crazy high alcohol levels down: always welcome when you’re trying to concentrate on the wine’s notes without getting incoherent
VINEYARD
The grapes are carefully selected in both vineyards, Lizzano and Manduria.The vines are planted on a Guyot training system on calcareous-iron rich soils.
WINEMAKING
12-15 days’ temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel, with pumpingover 3 times a day.
TASTING NOTE
Look: Deep garnet. Aromas: Strawberry, cinnamon, pipe tobacco, raspberry, fruit punch, and a sort of meaty, umami scent. It smells wet and macerated, like the fruit has been crushed for jam. On The Palate: Velvety, supple tannins, flexible and friend
FOOD PAIRING
Pulled pork with tangy barbecue sauce. It also seemed like it would pair with eggplant parmesan without overpowering it.
Color
Red
Blend %
100% Italian Red Blend
Appellation
Puglia
Alcohol
13.5%
Suggested Retail Price
$24
Trade Materials
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Primitivo Cabernet
Puglia IGT
The wine is notably restrained, especially in terms of alcohol, which the Tommasi family, owners of the estate, believes is key to making balanced wines in Puglia. The premium fruit required for making this wine is obtained as a result of strict clonal selection, modern vine training systems, and severe pruning, in order to produce a small amount of high quality wines with respect for terroir and tradition.
Fiano
Puglia IGT
In keeping with a tribute to the local land, the winemaking process is noninvasive and allows the characteristics of the local terroir to shine through. The resulting wine is aromatic, marked by notes of white flowers, tangerine, and lime.  The premium fruit required for making this wine is obtained as a result of strict clonal selection, modern vine training systems, and severe pruning, in order to produce a small amount of high quality wines with respect for terroir and tradition.
