Masseria Battifarano - Cantine Cerrolongo

Akratos - Basilicata, DOC, Red, 14%

Production area: Matera-Metaponto plain
Appellation: DOC
Grapes varieties: Primitivo
Altitude of the vineyard: 70 m above sea level
Growing system: spurred cordon
Planting system: m 2,5 x 1
System density per Ha: 4.000
Yield per Ha: kg 10.000
Harvesting: manual
Vinification: stalks removal–pressing, maceration and fermentation in vask for 10-15 days at 22°C, 2-3 remontages per day and 3 delestages, soft pressing
Refinement: stainless steel tanks for 3 months, oak casks for 12 months
Bottling: European bordolese bottle, very dark glass, one-piece cork
Alcohol content: 14 % vol.
Colour: bright ruby red
Aroma: intense, persistent aroma with tinges of red berries and spices of the Mediterranean maquis
Taste: rich, warm, structured, harmonious and soft
Pairing: grilled red meats, game, mature cheese
To be served at a temperature of 19-20°C