Primofiore - Novello IGT Benevento

Grapes: blend of various native grapes falling within the IGT Benevento specification

Production area: lands falling within the production area of ​​the Benevento protected geographical indication

Exposure and altitude: hilly terrain with  200 to 450 meters above sea level exposed to the south-east and north-east

Soil type: medium textured soils, mainly clayey and  calcareous

Training system: vines trained in rows with Guyot pruning

Planting density: 2000/3500 vines per hectare

Harvest time: first half of September, grapes  hand-picked  in small containers

Winemaking technique: the grapes, harvested manually, are loaded whole into a special tank, here  they will undergo maceration in a protected atmosphere of carbon dioxide  Endogenous. Once the maceration phase is complete, the grapes are pressed, destemmed, and fermented at a controlled temperature.

Tasting Notes: The color is an intense ruby ​​red with purple highlights. The intense aroma, typical of carbonic maceration, releases notes of blackberries, blueberries, and wild strawberries. On the palate, it is soft and velvety, yet with a fresh finish.