Primitivo 'Se' Gianfranco Fino 2023

The Primitivo "Se" by Gianfranco Fino is the most young and fruity version of this historic grape variety originating from the Balkan shore of the Adriatic, which has been cultivated with excellent results for centuries also in the land of Puglia. Thanks to a warm Mediterranean climate, Manduria and Sava have become the preferred areas for the grape, which yields grapes of exceptional richness and aromatic intensity. The label represents a perfect introduction to the world of this famous Apulian winemaker, now renowned worldwide. It is a red that allows you to appreciate the fruity richness, spicy nuances, and the softness of a smooth and enveloping sip.

"Se" is one of the versions of Primitivo offered by one of the most famous realities in the Apulian wine scene. Although his winery was established only in 2004, Gianfranco Fino has managed to stand out thanks to careful and meticulous work, which has always focused on the tradition of the territory and absolute quality. His estate consists of particularly suited plots, carefully selected over the years, to rely on a heritage of old vines of high value. The Primitivo vineyards are located in the flat area of the Manduria agro, at an altitude of about 90 meters above sea level, on clayey and calcareous soils. The vines are cultivated in the bush training system, and the harvest is done manually with a rigorous selection of the bunches and subsequent choice of the grapes on the sorting table, before vinification. After destemming, fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled steel tanks with a maceration on the skins of two to three weeks. The wine matures in wooden barrels for 9 months and is bottled without clarification, in order to maintain its natural integrity.

The red Primitivo "Se" Gianfranco Fino offers the pleasure of savoring the sunny charm of a generous land and its principal grape variety. A perfect synthesis of a magnificent Mediterranean terroir, it is a red that captivates with elegance and intensity, fragrance and depth.to the nose all its richness with aromas reminiscent of blackberry, ripe cherry, small forest fruits, sour cherry, notes of aromatic herbs from the Mediterranean scrub, and sweet spices. Harmonious and broad, it presents itself on the palate with a velvety tannic texture well integrated into a ripe and very expressive fruit, leading to a persistent and balanced finish.