{"product_id":"es-2022-igt-salento-primitivo-gianfranco-fino","title":"ES 2022 Igt Salento Primitivo Gianfranco Fino","description":"\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eES 2022 Igt Salento Primitivo Gianfranco Fino\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eES 2022 Igt Salento Primitivo Gianfranco Fino\u003c\/strong\u003e is a red wine from Puglia with a strong personality, an authentic expression of Primitivo grown between Manduria and Sava. The Gianfranco Fino winery interprets this grape variety with an intense and passionate style, capable of combining aromatic richness, concentration, and pleasantness. The result is a modern red wine that is deeply connected to the territory, designed for those seeking a wine with character and a strong identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTerritory and wine style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eIgt Salento\u003c\/strong\u003e designation tells the Mediterranean soul of an area suited for viticulture, where \u003cstrong\u003ePrimitivo\u003c\/strong\u003e finds ideal conditions to express maturity, warmth, and depth. The grapes come from the lands of Manduria and Sava, in the province of Taranto, from vineyards cultivated as bush vines on red soil, with naturally limited yields. The harvest takes place at the end of August and includes a slight drying of the grapes on the vine, a choice that contributes to greater concentration in the wine's final profile. The style is rich, enveloping, and intense, with an elegant imprint conferred by aging in French oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, ES 2022 Igt Salento Primitivo Gianfranco Fino presents a deep and compact red color. On the nose, it offers ripe and generous aromas, with sensations of red and dark fruit, sweet spices, and well-integrated wood notes in the complexity. On the palate, it shows a full body, rich material, and a soft texture, supported by an important structure and present but polished tannins. The sip is warm, harmonious, and persistent, with a broad finish that recalls ripe fruit and spicy notes. It is a dry, concentrated, and enveloping wine, designed for those who love intense reds with strong personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eES 2022 Igt Salento Primitivo Gianfranco Fino pairs effectively with flavorful and structured dishes. It is ideal with grilled red meats, braised dishes, roasts, game, and rich preparations from the Mediterranean tradition. It also pairs well with aged cheeses and tasty dishes based on important sauces, such as pasta with ragù or pici with intense condiments. Its softness and fruity component make it suitable for slow cooking and recipes where savoriness balances the richness of the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServing temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo best appreciate \u003cstrong\u003eES 2022 Igt Salento Primitivo Gianfranco Fino\u003c\/strong\u003e, the ideal serving temperature is between 16 and 18 °C. If opened close to consumption, it can benefit from a few minutes of oxygenation in the glass or a brief decanting, allowing it to express its aromatic profile and structure more fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing this wine means bringing to the table an authoritative, rich, and territorial Primitivo from Salento, crafted by a winery that is a reference for lovers of great Puglian reds. \u003cstrong\u003eES 2022 Igt Salento Primitivo Gianfranco Fino\u003c\/strong\u003e combines concentration, elegance, and immediate taste, making it a compelling choice for an important dinner or to enrich a collection of fine Italian wines. It is a label that clearly tells the warmth of Puglia and the value of careful craftsmanship in the vineyard and winery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Gianfranco Fino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56659303760258,"sku":"6af17e4e0f","price":64.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/8033\/1394\/files\/es-bottle.png?v=1779244437","url":"https:\/\/italianwineselection.com\/en\/products\/es-2022-igt-salento-primitivo-gianfranco-fino","provider":"Italian Wine Selection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}