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Arpago PGI - Primitivo
Arpago
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Primitivo, grown with the characteristic shape of a small tree, is the best-known and most widespread native red grape variety in Puglia.
The origins of Primitivo are uncertain, it is believed that the vine is of Dalmatian or Croatian origin and that it was imported into Puglia more than 2000 years ago, initially cultivated in the areas of Gioia del Colle and then produced throughout Puglia.
The name Primitivo derives from the Latin “Primativus” due to the early ripening of the grapes.
Arpago is a Primitivo Puglia IGP grown in the Taranto area, it has a ruby red color with purple reflections that tend to become garnet with aging.
It has an intense and enveloping taste with hints of red berries, black cherry, blackberry, plum, cherry in alcohol. Warm, soft, harmonious and with good persistence.
A wine that pairs excellently with seasoned cured meats, first courses with robust meat-based sauces, red meats, game and seasoned cheeses.
Located 350m above sea level; viticulture in this arid, rocky and calcareous terrain of Valle d’Itria is a challenging pursuit.
The terrain conspires with constant sunlight, uniform radiation and natural ventilation to create a formidable terroir that confirms I Pastini as the beating heart of Apulia’s white wine production.
In an area of 15 hectares, Minutolo, Verdeca, Bianco d’Alessano, Primitivo and Susumaniello are the local grape varieties cultivated from these extraordinary vines to make wonderful wines
Eschewing chemicals and emphasizing sustainable farming; the wheels of this organically focused, family estate turn through sheer will, passion and hard work.
The terroir provides the perfect growth of healthy grapes, a manual harvest undertaken by expert local labor selects the best of these and the finely evolved production does the rest!
The result…?
Ian D’Agata authoritative book “Native Wine Grapes of Italy” puts it rather well
“Carperelli has set up his own estate where he makes in my view, Puglia’s best white wines”
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