# La Pruina Primitivo Di Manduria (2022)

- **Producer:** La Pruina Vini
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Primitivo
- **Region:** Puglia, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.5%
- **Average price:** €10
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** ripe red fruit, black cherry, black plum, plum jam, vanilla, chocolate, tobacco, leather

## About this wine

La Pruina Primitivo Di Manduria is a red wine from the Primitivo di Manduria DOC appellation in Puglia, Italy, produced by La Pruina Vini. The name 'La Pruina' refers to the natural bloom found on grape skins, reflecting the producer's connection to the land. La Pruina Vini is dedicated to expressing the Salento terroir with wines that possess finesse and drinkability. The vineyards are situated in an area known for its distinctive red soils, rich in iron oxides. The 2022 vintage has been recognized for its intensity and balance.

## Interesting facts

- La Pruina means 'the bloom' or 'dust' on grape skins.
- Soils are red and rich in iron oxides.
- Primitivo is an early-ripening grape variety.
- Awarded 97 points by Luca Maroni for the 2022 vintage.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and ripe tannins are well-suited to rich, protein-heavy dishes, where they can cut through fat and complement the meat's texture. The wine's inherent fruitiness can also stand up to and balance savory elements, while any subtle spice notes can echo those found in seasoned dishes.

## Wine making process

The production of La Pruina Primitivo Di Manduria involves destemming and crushing of the Primitivo grapes, followed by thermo-controlled alcoholic fermentation with extended skin contact. Malo-lactic fermentation is also employed. The wine is then aged for around six months, potentially in oak barrels or stainless steel tanks. Specific cuvées might undergo longer aging in French oak barriques. The harvest typically occurs in late August or early September due to the early-ripening nature of the Primitivo grape.