Mocavero Primitivo del Salento

This red Primitivo del Salento from the renowned Mocavero winery is the ultimate top wine from Puglia. But this wine is far from ordinary, as the Primitivo grapes are harvested from an old vineyard, thirty-five years old, located in the heart of the Salento wine region. Here, the climate is perfect, with abundant sunshine and a cooling sea breeze, while the soil is nutrient-rich, providing the grapes with everything they need. All this results in a calm growing season, allowing the grapes to develop considerable strength without losing their freshness. This is important for achieving a full flavor and aroma, as we often see wines with excessively sweet tannins.

Wood aging for the Mocavero Primitivo del Salento

At ideal ripeness, the Primitivo grapes are harvested by hand in the early morning sun. An early harvest was a deliberate choice to avoid damage during transport and preserve the grapes' freshness. Afterward, the winemaker chooses to store half of the wine in wooden barrels. This red Salento is aged for five months in the Mocavero cellars. The other half remains in the steel silo and is combined later. This is done to enhance the wine's fullness without losing its freshness and drinkability. Well, it worked perfectly, and the winemaker can be proud of his work.

The aroma and taste of the Mocavero Primitivo del Salento

A wine truly everyone will love, this Mocavero, made from the Primitivo del Salento grape. The aromas offer notes of cherries and plums, currants, warmth, warmth, and spice, with a hint of licorice. But the fruit dominates, with a delicious hint of vanilla. The taste of this Mocavero Primitivo del Salento is truly refined and delicious, with aromas of berries and black cherries, firm yet ripe tannins, and a wonderfully sultry, powerful, and peppery finish.