Carlomagno Primitivo IGP, Appassimento, 2020

Primitivo grapes were grown on traditional “Alberello Basso,” or bush vines, around Sava on the west side of the Salento peninsula. In mid-August, a technique known as “il giro del picciolo” consists of twisting by hand the stalk of each bunch of grapes, thereby cutting off the flow of nutrients , and leaving the grapes to shrivel for around 12 days. Carlomagno 2020 has woody spice, savoury pencil lead aromas – it was matured in a combination of French and American oak. On the palate, sweet flavours, vanilla, caramel and ripe berries come through followed by an intense crème caramel and pâtisserie finish.