PRIMITER Primitivo Salento IGP Michele Calò e Figli

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

PRIMITER Primitivo Salento IGP – Michele Calò e Figli: The name “Primiter” derives from the Latin “Primativamente” (first choice), underscoring the superior quality of this 100% Primitivo from the Calò Family. The grapes, sourced from the Lobia area, are hand-selected and harvested after a **slight drying on the vine**. The wine ages for **12 months, 40% in small, fine oak barrels** and the rest in steel, resulting in a wine with an **intense ruby red color with garnet nuances** and aromas of **red jam, raspberry, and blueberry**. On the palate, it is **intense, rightly tannic**, with a strong character and a long, persistent finish.

Why choose it on SalentoWineShop

✅ 100% Primitivo from selected grapes (dried slightly on the vine)

✅ Partial aging in small, fine oak barrels (40% for 12 months)

✅ Wine of great structure, powerful, and beautifully tamed by the tannins

✅ Long and persistent finish, typical of quality Primitivo

Technical Sheet

Name:	PRIMITER Primitivo Salento IGP
Denomination:	SALENTO IGP
Producer:	Michele Calò e Figli
Region:	Puglia (Apulia)
Production Area:	Tuglie, grapes from Lobia district (Brindisi)
Grape Variety:	Primitivo 100%
Vintage:	Not specified
Alcohol Content:	14% Vol.
Size:	0,75 cl.
Type:	Red Wine
Serving Temperature:	18° C
Vineyard:	Selected Primitivo grapes, hand-harvested after a slight drying on the vine (last decade of August).
Winemaking and Aging:	Traditional vinification with long maceration on the skins (10-12 days). Initial aging: 60% in stainless steel and 40% in small, fine oak barrels for 12 months. Blending followed by a final rest of 6 months in the bottle before release.

Story and Longevity

Primiter is a red wine that combines the ancient tradition of late harvesting and slight grape drying (which increases color and aroma concentration) with skillful aging. The partial maturation in small oak barrels balances the strong character of Primitivo and softens it, bestowing notable longevity. Its structure makes it ideal for aging for **5-8 years**.

Organoleptic Profile

Color: **Intense ruby red** with **garnet nuances**.

Nose: **Intense**, with scents and notes of **red jam, raspberry, and blueberry**.

Palate: **Intense, rightly tannic**, with a **strong and decisive character** tamed by aging. **Long and persistent finish**.

Food Pairings

Ideal with: **Red meats in sauce**, **game**, **meat roasts**, **rich first courses** (e.g., homemade pasta with meat sauce), and **aged cheeses**.

Serving Temperature: 18° C