DIECIANNI Primitivo IGP Salento Feudi di Guagnano

Description

DIECIANNI Primitivo IGP Salento – Feudi di Guagnano: A pure Primitivo produced in the heart of Northern Salento, famous for its *alberello* (bush vine) cultivation. This red from the Feudi di Guagnano winery is made from **40-year-old vines** grown on clay soils. It stands out for its brief but effective maturation in **French barriques for three months**, which gives it an intense and elegant aroma and a characteristic hint of **licorice** on the palate.

Why choose it on SalentoWineShop

✅ 100% Primitivo from 40-year-old alberello vines

✅ Aging in barrique to add complexity and roundness

✅ Distinctive notes of licorice on the palate

✅ Excellent longevity (up to 3/4 years in the bottle)

Technical Sheet

Name:	DIECIANNI Primitivo IGP Salento
Denomination:	IGP Salento
Producer:	Feudi di Guagnano
Region:	Puglia (Apulia)
Production Area:	Guagnano (Northern Salento)
Grape Variety:	Primitivo 100%
Vintage:	2020 (Reference)
Alcohol Content:	13.5% Vol.
Size:	0,75 cl.
Type:	Red Wine
Vineyard:	40-year-old vines cultivated in the Apulian alberello method on clay soils. Manual harvest in the first ten days of September.
Winemaking and Aging:	Maceration and fermentation for one week in stainless steel tanks. Aging for three months in French barriques followed by further evolution in the bottle.

Story and Longevity

The name DIECIANNI celebrates the ten-year anniversary of a winery that has successfully enhanced the heritage of Primitivo and Negroamaro. Thanks to the alberello cultivation and the passage in barrique, this Primitivo possesses a structure that allows it to evolve positively for **3 or 4 years in the bottle**, expressing its best over time.

Organoleptic Profile

Color: **Compact red** with intense **purplish hues** (upon release).

Nose: **Broad, persistent, intense, and elegant**.

Palate: **Dry, balanced**. It releases hints of **licorice** and shows notable persistence on the palate.

Food Pairings

Ideal with: **Flavorful main courses with meat** (e.g., ragù and lasagna), **grilled red meats**, **roasted sausage**, and **medium-aged cheeses**.

Serving Temperature: 18-20° C