TENUTA LONGHE Primitivo Rosso IGT Salento is a wine of character, with a unique personality that goes perfectly with rich, traditional dishes.
| CHARACTERISTICS OF THE TERRITORY | Medium soil with good gravel content, shallow and sandy |
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| UVAGGIO | 100% primitive |
| BREEDING AREA | Longhe estate in the countryside of Presicce/Ugento, hilly area facing the Ionian Sea |
| PRODUCTION PER HECTARE | 70 quintals |
| GRAPE YIELD | 70% |
| BREEDING SYSTEM | Spurred cordon |
| COLLECTION PERIOD AND MODALITIES | 3rd week of September, hand-picked |
| REFINING | 24 months in steel silos and 6 months in bottle |
| COLOUR | Intense ruby red |
| PERFUME | Red fruits |
| TASTE | Dry |
| ALCOHOLIC GRADE | 14% |
| YEAR OF PRODUCTION | 2021 |
| SERVING TEMPERATURE | 18 - 20 ^C |
TENUTA LONGHE Primitivo Rosso IGT Salento tells the thousand-year history of southern Salento through every sip. With a fascinating and intense personality, this full-bodied wine offers a sensory journey through the beauty of the land, from the essence of salty breezes to the strength of ripe grapes.
Each sip is a tribute to the dedication and passion of those who cultivate the land with love and respect for nature, representing the quintessence of Salento in terms of taste and tradition.
TENUTA LONGHE Primitivo Rosso is a masterpiece of the Monsellato winery, exalting the essence of the Primitivo grape, cultivated in the hills overlooking the Ionian Sea.
This wine, vinified in purity, is distinguished by its intense ruby colour and full-bodied, velvety structure. Ageing for 24 months in steel silos and 6 months in the bottle enriches the wine with complexity, balance and an elegant grace, making it an excellent exponent of Salento winemaking.
Served at the ideal temperature of 18-20°C, TENUTA LONGHE Primitivo Rosso is ideal with hearty first courses, roast meats, mature cheeses and traditional dishes.
Its power and harmony enhance the flavours of food, creating a perfect combination that celebrates the culinary richness of Salento. This wine not only accompanies dishes but enriches them, offering a complete gastronomic experience that celebrates the harmony between wine and food.
