2020 Primitivo wine The complex textural characters and

The complex textural characters and added layers of flavour I seek are coaxed out by traditional techniques: a 'wild' ferment in aged barrels and a year of resting on light yeast lees with occasional stirring

When searching for an Italian red variety to plant

While the verjus' natural fresh acid should prevent any spontaneous fermentation in the bottle

I took a small parcel to explore how these flavours could be further enhanced by fermentation on skins: the technique in which red wines are fermented

At the end of a long hot day

2020 Primitivo wine The complex textural characters andAn deliciously savoury wine with notes of ripe summer raspberry and pomegranate. When searching for an Italian red variety to plant, I knew I wanted to produce a rich and flavoursome wine, good to drink with a hearty, slow cooked ragu over winter, but also to suit our warm and sunny climate. Primitivo, a native of sun soaked southern Italy, inky red and full of spicy blackberry flavours, was the perfect choice. To ensure the flavours were deep and