'La Creta' Primitivo IGT

'La Creta' Primitivo IGT 2020 is a red made from Primitivo grown in Manduria and Sava, in Puglia, and bottled by Montecrocetta. The 15-year-old vines grow in clay soil with a stony base and are picked in early September. In the glass it is ruby red, with intense red fruit and a full-bodied, dry, savoury palate. Open it with grilled meat, game, salami or a board of cheeses. Delivered across Ontario.

The producer

Montecrocetta is a winery in Gambellara, in the Veneto, founded in 1958. La Creta is its red from Puglia.

The vineyards

Primitivo from plots in Manduria and Sava, in Puglia. The vines are 15 years old, on clay soil with a stony skeleton, and are harvested in early September.

How it's made

The finished wine shows 5.4 g/l acidity and 32 g/l dry extract.

How it tastes

A ruby red. The nose is intense and elegant, full of red fruit. The palate is full-bodied, dry and savoury.

How to serve it

Serve with meat dishes, game, salami and cheeses.