Le Longhe from Cantina Monsellato is a wine made from Primitivo grapes, vinified in purity. Its intense ruby colour invites you to lose yourself in its nuances, while its full-bodied and naturally velvety structure coats the palate with grace and elegance.
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Le Longhe from Cantina Monsellato is a wine made from Primitivo grapes, vinified in purity. Its intense ruby colour invites you to lose yourself in its nuances, while its full-bodied and naturally velvety structure coats the palate with grace and elegance.
| CHARACTERISTICS OF THE TERRITORY | Medium soil with good gravel content, shallow and sandy |
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| UVAGGIO | 100% primitive |
| BREEDING AREA | Le Longhe in the countryside of Presicce/Ugento, hilly area facing the Ionian Sea |
| PRODUCTION PER HECTARE | 70 quintals |
| GRAPE YIELD | 70% |
| BREEDING SYSTEM | Spurred cordon |
| COLLECTION PERIOD AND MODALITIES | 4th week of August, hand-picked |
| REFINING | 12 months in steel silos and 6 months in bottle |
| COLOUR | Intense ruby red |
| PERFUME | Red fruits |
| TASTE | Dry |
| SERVING TEMPERATURE | 18 - 20 ^C |
In the heart of Southern Salento, Primitivo Le Longhe is the fruit of over 20-year-old vines, blessed by the proximity of the sea and a rich, sandy soil. This wine, made from a careful selection of 100% Primitivo grapes, captivates with its rich bouquet of ripe plum, black cherry and blackberry, enriched with vanilla and spices thanks to barrique ageing.
The vinification process, followed by 12 months of ageing in steel silos and 6 months in the bottle
Served at a temperature of 18-20°C, Primitivo Le Longhe pairs beautifully with thick first courses, roast meats, mature cheeses and traditional dishes, where its power and harmony are revealed, enhancing flavours and creating a perfect marriage between wine and food.
