{"product_id":"morella-old-vines-primitivo-2021","title":"Morella Old Vines Primitivo 2021","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMorella Old Vines Primitivo is a \u003cstrong\u003estill red\u003c\/strong\u003e wine made from Primitivo grapes, an authentic expression of Salento. Its powerful character is the result of a long maturation of fourteen months in \u003cstrong\u003eAllier oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by at least eighteen months of bottle ageing. This process defines a full and concentrated style. On the nose, it releases dense aromas of black cherry and spirit-soaked plum, enriched by notes of tobacco and caramel. On the palate, it confirms a firm structure, standing out for its \u003cstrong\u003eenveloping fruitiness\u003c\/strong\u003e that offers a deep and persistent sip, the result of a production choice without filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates in the Manduria area, in the heart of Apulia, from vineyards managed according to \u003cstrong\u003ebiodynamic principles\u003c\/strong\u003e and manual labour. The vines are \u003cstrong\u003eancient bush-trained\u003c\/strong\u003e Primitivo, over seventy-five years old, dry-farmed to ensure a high concentration of grapes. The roots delve into a well-drained calcareous subsoil, enriched by the typical Apulian \u003cstrong\u003ered earth\u003c\/strong\u003e, a crucial element that imparts maturity, intensity, and a firm gustatory hold. Production focuses exclusively on the most historic and representative plots of Morella, chosen for their marked typicity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eManual harvesting ensures yields limited to just thirty-five quintals per hectare. Fermentation in small vats takes place at a controlled temperature with \u003cstrong\u003emanual punch-downs\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by very gentle pressing using a traditional press. Maturation continues in \u003cstrong\u003eAllier oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e for fourteen months, followed by a further eighteen months of bottle ageing to maximise structure and depth. To preserve the integrity of the Primitivo profile, bottling is carried out \u003cstrong\u003ewithout filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 2001 in Manduria, the Morella winery celebrates Apulian excellence with this powerful \u003cstrong\u003eSalento IGT\u003c\/strong\u003e. Produced from \u003cstrong\u003eancient bush vines\u003c\/strong\u003e over 75 years old, cultivated biodynamically, this wine is the result of extremely limited yields to offer absolute concentration. Careful artisanal vinification and gentle pressing create an unfiltered nectar of great opulence. Aged in oak barrels, it releases intense aromas of black cherry, spirit-soaked plum and caramel, earning the prestigious \u003cstrong\u003eBibenda 5 Grappoli\u003c\/strong\u003e award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Morella","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45664410861739,"sku":"58316","price":40.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/morella-old-vines-primitivo-2021_58316_1_1b0f91e8-b789-4cf4-bde6-7b8c6af2948b.webp?v=1773782035","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-be\/products\/morella-old-vines-primitivo-2021","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}