From Tinazzi family's vineyards in Carosino Varietal: 100% Primitivo di Mandouria DOP Vinification: Pressing and destemming of the grapes with maceration and fermentation at a controlled temperature of 22-26C for 8-12 days. Subsequent gentle pressing and finally the wine matures in 5-hectolitre French (50%) and American (50%) oak barrels for 6 to 8 months. Cellaring: 5 to 7 years from Vintage Best Served: 18 ºC, uncorked 1 hour before serving ALC: 14,5% Award: 94 points Decanter, Luca Maroni 97 points