MEMO Primitivo IGP Salento Sanchirico

Quantity	13 - 18	19 - 24	25 - 30	31+
Price	€14,70	€14,40	€14,10	€13,80

Quantity

13 - 18

19 - 24

25 - 30

31+

Price

€14,70

€14,40

€14,10

€13,80

Description

MEMO Primitivo IGP Salento – Sanchirico: A pure Primitivo produced in the Salice Salentino area that expresses the typical power and richness of the grape variety. The wine is the result of long maceration and balanced aging: 6 months in steel, 6 months in wood, and 8 months in the bottle. The result is an intense ruby red, soft, robust, and persistent wine, with elegant hints of cocoa and tobacco.

Why choose it on SalentoWineShop

✅ Pure Primitivo, the iconic grape of Puglia

✅ Balanced wood aging for aromatic complexity

✅ Tertiary notes of cocoa and tobacco layered over ripe fruit

✅ Soft, enveloping, and robust wine, perfect for important meals

Technical Sheet

Name:	MEMO Primitivo IGP Salento
Denomination:	IGP Salento
Producer:	Agricola Sanchirico
Region:	Puglia (Apulia)
Production Area:	Salice Salentino
Grape Variety:	Primitivo 100%
Vintage:	2020 (Reference)
Alcohol Content:	14% Vol.
Size:	0,75 cl.
Type:	Red Wine
Vineyard:	Primitivo grapes from estate-owned vineyards in the Salice Salentino area.
Winemaking and Aging:	Maceration on the skins for over 20 days at 25°C. Malolactic fermentation. Aging for 6 months in steel tanks + 6 months in wooden barrels + 8 months in bottle.

Story and Longevity

MEMO is a Primitivo that seeks a balance between the freshness of the fruit and the complexity imparted by the wood. The long controlled-temperature maceration and the mixed aging (steel and wood) give it notable structure and excellent persistence, making it a wine **suitable for 4-6 years of aging**.

Organoleptic Profile

Color: **Intense ruby red**.

Nose: **Elegant and persistent**. Scents of **ripe red berry fruit** with developed notes of **tobacco and cocoa**.

Palate: **Soft, enveloping, and robust**. On the palate, it is full and persistent, with a finish that echoes the spicy notes.

Food Pairings

Ideal with: **Roasted red meats**, **mixed grills**, **baked lamb**, **pasta dishes with rich meat sauces (e.g., meatballs in tomato sauce)**, and **aged cheeses**.

Serving Temperature: 16-18° C