Masseria Torricella Winery
Aurora – Primitivo Rosato PGI Apulia
Puglia is a land of great rosés that harken back to centuries of civilization. Aurora is our interpretation of Primitivo Rosé in flamboyant dress. Its is an intimate conversation with the land from which it comes: it is fragrant, it has pleasantness to spare, it is joyful, rich and juicy.
Bottle format: 0.75l
Grape variety: Primitivo 100%
Denomination: IGP (Protected Geographical Indication)
Altitude: 400 meters above sea level
Exposure: South
Type of soil: calcareous, clay
Type of management: organic
Training system: Guyot
Density of vines per hectare: 5,000
Year of planting: 2000
Harvest time: early September
Fermentation: it is carried out in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature
Fermentation temperature: 14/16°C
Length in contact with the skins: 12h
Maturation: in stainless steel tanks for 4 months
Bottling aging: at least 2 months
Alcohol content: 13% Vol.
Aging potential: 3 years
Tasting notes: the wine has a full and bright pink colour. Solar olfactory panorama of hibiscus, rose and cherry, is followed by perceptions of dried black cherry and vetiver. It has a great taste, reactive, fresh-savory, with a very pleasant fruity finish.
Serving temperature: 12°C
Food pairing: it is ideal as an aperitif. It goes well with every kind of food and at any time of the day.
