PietraPura Cotis Riserva Primitivo di Manduria DOP

The Cotis Riserva is a dense, powerful Primitivo from the south of Italy: dark-fruited, warm, and with enough structure to keep up with food.

Pietra Pura vinifies it 100% from Primitivo from old vines in Apulia, as Primitivo di Manduria DOP. The mash fermentation takes place temperature-controlled in a steel tank. The wine then matures for at least twelve months in French oak barrels, which earns it the designation Riserva.

In the glass, it appears ruby red with purple reflections. In the nose, blackberry, cherry, and plum meet tobacco notes and a hint of balsamic. On the palate, it is dry, warm, and clearly structured; the finish is long and elegant.

Game, braised roast, or mature hard cheese go well with it. Serve it at 16–18 °C and give it some air in the carafe beforehand.