CANTALUPI Primitivo IGP Salento Conti Zecca

CANTALUPI Primitivo IGP Salento Conti Zecca
Conti Zecca

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  • Annata: 2022
  • Regione: Puglia
  • Vitigno: Primitivo 100%
  • Alcol: 14% Vol.°
  • Formato: 0,75 cl.
  • Temperatura di servizio: 16-18
  • Tipologia: Rosso
  • Zona di produzione: Salice Salentino
  • Denominazione: IGP SALENTO
  • Allergeni: Contiene solfiti
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Description

CANTALUPI Primitivo Salento IGP – Conti Zecca: The Cantalupi Primitivo Salento IGP is a leading red wine produced by the historic Conti Zecca winery, using **Primitivo** grapes (with a small percentage of other recommended varieties). The grapes come from vineyards in the Salice Salentino area. The wine is entirely vinified in steel and matured in **cement tanks** to enhance the notes of **ripe fruit** and achieve a **soft, velvety, and well-structured** flavor.

Why choose it on SalentoWineShop

         

  • ✅ 100% Primitivo (with other recommended grapes)

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  • ✅ Classic of the Cantalupi line by Conti Zecca

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  • ✅ Matured in concrete tanks to highlight fruit and softness

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  • ✅ Excellent value for money for an everyday Primitivo

Technical Sheet

Name: CANTALUPI Primitivo
Denomination: SALENTO IGP
Producer: Conti Zecca
Region: Puglia (Apulia)
Production Area: Salice Salentino territory (Lecce)
Grape Variety: Primitivo 100% (with other recommended varieties)
Vintage: 2022 (Reference)
Alcohol Content: 14% Vol.
Size: 0,75 cl.
Type: Still Red Wine
Serving Temperature: 16-18° C (61-64° F)
Vineyard: Vines cultivated using the **spurred cordon** system on alluvial, medium-textured soils with areas tending towards calcareous.
Winemaking and Aging: Destemming and soft crushing. Fermentation in **stainless steel tanks** at controlled temperature. Maceration for **10 days** at 25-28°C. Maturation in **cement tanks** lined with food-grade epoxy resins.

General Description and Longevity

This Cantalupi Primitivo is a faithful expression of the grape, prioritizing softness and rich fruit. The choice to mature the wine in cement tanks (not in wood) helps maintain aromatic integrity and ensures a balanced, velvety drinkability. Thanks to its structure and alcohol level, it can be cellared for **3-4 years**, retaining its characteristics of ripe fruit and spice.

Organoleptic Profile

Color: **Intense ruby red** with pleasant garnet reflections.

Nose: **Intense aroma of ripe fruit** (cherry, plum) and **spicy notes**.

Palate: **Soft, velvety, and well-structured**. Full and enveloping taste with a pleasantly persistent finish.

Food Pairings

Ideal with: **Savory first courses** (like lasagna or ragu), **grilled or baked red meats**, **pork roasts**, **cured meats**, and **aged cheeses**.

Serving Temperature: 16-18° C (61-64° F)

Additional Notes

*An essential and full-bodied Primitivo, ideal for the everyday table or pairing with robust dishes.*

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Additional information

Weight 1,3 kg
Grape

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