{"product_id":"produttori-di-manduria-lirica-doc","title":"Produttori Di Manduria, Lirica DOC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCER PROFILE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the heel of Italy, Manduria is considered the birthplace of the native Primitivo grape and was officially recognised as such in the 1970s when a DOC was created for the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduttori di Manduria had been making wines for 40 years by then, unashamedly proud of their deep affection for Primitivo. Producer of one of Puglia’s few DOCGs, as well as making high-quality examples of Puglia’s most famous vinous export, this leading producer is well-versed in producing fascinating whites from Fiano and Verdeca. It is with the poetically titled Elegia that the extraordinary levels of quality come to light. Made from old bush vines up to 50 years old, it is notable for its intense dark berry fruit with wonderful balsamic end notes and excellent balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVITICULTURE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Primitivo vines average 15 to 25 years old and are trained in the native alberello (bush vine) system and espallier. Harvested in early September the average yield is approximately 90 quintals per hectare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINEMAKING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaking is carried out at a temperature of 25° C, macerating for a week, before ageing for a minimum of 6 months in big Slavonian oak casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium ruby red colour with a pure nose of ripe dark fruits, cherry, plum and sweet spices like ginger and aniseed supported with discreet oak. The palate is round and textured with a well balanced freshness, ending with a long and broad spicy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD MATCHING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA food-flexible wine, but pairs well with roast red meats, grills, pasta with ragu sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Produttori Di Manduria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55629202260344,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/7154\/6040\/files\/ProduttoriDiManduria_LiricaDOC.webp?v=1786484110","url":"https:\/\/www.winekraft.co.uk\/products\/produttori-di-manduria-lirica-doc","provider":"WineKraft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}