VILLA SANTERA Primitivo Rosato IGP Salento Leone de Castris

Quantity	13 - 18	19 - 24	25 - 30	31+
Price	€8,82	€8,64	€8,46	€8,28

Quantity

13 - 18

19 - 24

25 - 30

31+

Price

€8,82

€8,64

€8,46

€8,28

Description

VILLA SANTERA Primitivo Rosato IGP Salento – Leone De Castris: This Rosé is an innovative interpretation of **100% Primitivo**, vinified as a rosé to highlight its freshness and varietal notes. The early harvest, before the grape’s typical over-ripening, results in an elegant wine with a **light pink color** and intense aromas of **small red berries** and floral hints. Vinification and brief aging in steel (stainless steel) preserve its enviable **freshness** and **soft finish**.

Why Choose It

✅ **100% Primitivo** vinified as Rosé

✅ Excellent **freshness** and drinkability, ideal for summer

✅ Aromatic profile of **small red berries and floral elegance**

✅ Vinification in stainless steel with no wood influence

Technical Sheet

Name:	VILLA SANTERA Primitivo Rosato
Denomination:	SALENTO IGP
Producer:	Leone De Castris
Region:	Puglia (Apulia)
Production Area:	Salice Salentino (Lecce)
Grape Variety:	Primitivo 100%
Vintage:	2022 (Reference)
Alcohol Content:	13% Vol.
Size:	0,75 cl.
Type:	Still Rosé Wine
Serving Temperature:	13° C (55° F)
Vineyard Details:	Primitivo grapes harvested between the second and third week of August to preserve freshness.
Winemaking and Aging:	Cold skin maceration ($8-10^\circ\text{C}$) for a few hours. Draining and decanting for 24 hours. Fermentation at $14-16^\circ\text{C}$ for about 20 days. Brief aging in stainless steel before bottling (total absence of wood).

General Description and Longevity

Primitivo is known for its richness, but skilled vineyard management (early harvesting) allows for a unique rosé: powerful in varietal aromas, yet enviable in freshness. Rosé vinification amplifies the pure Primitivo juice. Best enjoyed young to fully appreciate its freshness. It retains its characteristics for **1-2 years** after the vintage.