Mille Una – Majara
| Producer: |
Mille Una |
| Wine: |
Majara |
| Grape Variety: |
100% Primitivo |
| Production Zone: |
Comune di Maruggio |
| Altitude: |
100 feet above sea level |
| Surface Area/Yield: |
8 acres/ 1 ton per acre |
| Exposure: |
Southeast |
| Soil: |
Approximately 1 mile from the sea. Red, calcareous, dry, high mineral content. |
| Vinification & Aging: |
The grapes were harvested from the 35-40 year old vines at the beginning of September. Fermentation and a maceration period of 18 days was done in stainless steel tanks under temperature control with natural yeasts. The wine then went through the malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels and remained for three months and was then moved to stainless steel for an additional 9 months aging in stainless steel tanks. |
| Production: |
1,500 cases |
| Alcohol: |
13.5% |
| Description: |
Full body, rich, good structure, with hints of mint and chocolate. |
| Food Pairing: |
Pasta of all kinds, ragout sauces, poultry. |
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