Felline, Primitivo di Manduria 2022

Felline, Primitivo di Manduria 2022The Felline winery is in Manduria, Puglia, around 10km from the coast above the Gulf of Taranto. The Primitivo vines grow in shallow red soils typical of the Manduria region, due to the high levels of iron oxides. Harvested at the start of September, the grapes are fermented, and then matured for around six months in French barriques. Aromas of cherry, red berry and balsamic from oak ageing. The palate has ripe fruits, bright acidity and rounded

South facing

such as blackberry and blackcurrant

Given their outstanding quality these Cognacs offer tremendous value

This wine is a perfect accompaniment to seafood and shellfish - unsurprising for a wine sourced just 35km from the Ligurian coast

with the UK becoming the first export market in 2022

After fermentation 85% of the wine stays in barrel for six months ageing on fine lees with some stirring

lending the wine it’s amber colour

Coutale ages well

the Sangiovese vineyards were extended

followed by a citrus flavour profile on the palate

traditional oak casks) - with ageing on lees

100% Montepulciano