Passerose

Name: Passerose

Vines:  50% Primitivo (Zinfandel) - 50% Syrah
Denomination: I.G.T. (Typical Geographical Identification) Puglia Rosato
Production area: Salento  Masseria 'La Fica di donna Sandra'
Type of Soil: Typically clayey and limestone, rich in potassium
Direction of vines:  North-South
Growth system of vineyards: One-sided 'cordone speronato' which forms an inverted L
Production per hectar: 80 Quintals
Density of vines: 5000 per hectares

Harvest time: Second decade of September
Vinification: Maceration of the skins for 12 hours, 'clean', alcoholic fermentation (without skins) at a controlled temperature (never higher than 16° C)
Aging: 6 months in stainless steel tanks + 2 months in glass

Alcohol: 12,8%

Ready for consumption: 6/7 months from harvest

Colour: Coral pink
Aroma: Fresh and fruity

Taste: Soft, pleasant and fresh

Ideal serving temperature: 8/10° C

Yearly production: 10.000 bottles