IL BACCA OLD VINE PRIMITIVO DI MANDURIA

Primitivo is a dark-skinned grape that produces intensely flavoured and deeply coloured wines that are high in alcohol and tannins. An excellent example of the varietal, the Lucarelli il Bacca Old Vine uses slightly overripe Primitivo di Manduria grapes from Salento fermented in stainless steel vats before aging in American and French oak barrels for 12 months.

The wine is full-bodied with a deep ruby red colour tinged on the edges with sparking hints of garnet. An intense and complex bouquet awaits with broad hints of red fruits, plum jam, vanilla and cocoa. In the mouth it is velvety with a lingering cocoa flavour supported by firm tannins and a freshness that lifts the palate.

Il Bacca is sold ready to enjoy but its complexity will continue to evolve in the bottle for the next 10 years at least.

Pair it up

Ideally served at 18C, drink socially or serve with mature cheese or game and meat dishes. Perfect with local Puglia specialities such as bombette di maiale – thin slices of pork filled with mature cheese, or agnello e patate al forno – traditional roast lamb chops.