Campo del Re 2018 Primitivo e Merlot Limited Edition - Montemajor

The name "Campo del re" comes from the name from the land where the vineyard is located. The grape harvest carried out there was intended for the production of wine for King Ferdinand II of Bourbon. The wine produced was particularly appreciated at court, so much so that local peasants named the vineyard "Campo del Re."

Name
Campo Del Re 2018

Name
Protected Geographical Indication

Region
Apulia

Grapes
50 % Primitivo - 50 % Merlot 

Training system
Apulian bush 

Harvest period
September

Soil composition
Medium-textured, clay-limestone soils. 

Vinification
 Cold maceration for about 15 days at controlled temperatures. Malolactic fermentation carried out.

Aging
Steel

Alcohol content
13% Vol

Food pairings
Excellent served with cured meats, pasta with meat and sauces, grilled meat.

Serving temperature
18-20°C

ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS
Ruby tending to violet, the flavor is persistent. The nose has an intense aroma with notes of berries.