Don Ferdinando' IGP

Don Ferdinando Puglia IGT 2021 is a red from Conte Spagnoletti Zeuli, made from 100% Primitivo grown around Manduria in Puglia. After 10 days of slow maceration in steel, it ages 6 months in large barrels. It pours ruby with garnet glints and smells of ripe cherry, blackberry and plum with a light toasty note. The palate is full and soft, with fine tannins and plenty of freshness, at 14% alcohol. Serve at 18 to 20°C with roasts and braised meats. Delivered across Ontario.

The producer

Conte Spagnoletti Zeuli farms at Tenuta San Domenico in Andria, Puglia. The estate is certified for integrated farming (SQNPI) and holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 22005 traceability certification.

The vineyards

Manduria, at 100 m above sea level with north and south exposure, on hilly calcareous soil of medium texture. The vineyard is planted at 4,500 vines per hectare and yields 9,000 kg per hectare.

How it's made

The grapes are destemmed, crushed and fermented in steel vats with 10 days of slow maceration at controlled temperature. The wine then ages 6 months in large barrels of first and second use.

How it tastes

Ruby red with a garnet glint. Ripe cherry, blackberry and plum fill a broad, intense nose, with a light toasty touch. The palate is just as intense, full and soft, with fine tannins and lots of freshness.

How to serve it

Pour it with roast and braised meats. Serve at 18 to 20°C.