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Alessandro Berselli | Signature Collection

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A careful and strict selection of the grapes makes this Primitivo an important and unique wine and, at the same time, it strenghtens Alma’s deep connection with Puglia region and its most representative grape varietal.

Grape Varietals: 100% Primitivo.

Vineyards: bush-trained in Sava, Salento.

Average age of the vines: 30-40 years.

Soil: calcareous and clayey.

Harvest Period: first half of September.

Vinification: pressing followed by 20 days of fermentation with maceration of the grape skins at a controlled temperature, where the grape must is pumped daily. The malolactic fermentation takes place in barriques, then the wine is aged in American oak barrels for at least 18 months.

Alcohol Content: 14.5% by vol.

Residual Sugar: 7 grams per liter.

Color: intense purple with ruby red reflections.

Aroma: extremely rich and intriguing bouquet, with main notes of cacao, dark chocolate, ripe plum, vanilla, blueberry jam, pepper and a slight note of dried coconut.

Palate: of great impact, the tannins are velvety yet important, with notes of ripe fruit and cacao; it’s very persistent and naturally soft, there’s also a pleasant spiced note in the finish.

Food Suggestions: BBQ, grilled meats, wild game, and aged cheese.

Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C / 61-64 °F.

Grape Varietals: Primitivo

Puglia

Puglia

Food Suggestions

BBQ, grilled meats, wild game, and aged cheese.

Serving Temperature

16-18 °C / 61-64 °F.

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Awards

Alessandro Berselli Signature Collection - Primitivo Salento I.G.T. 2018

Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2020 – Gold Medal

Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2021 – Silver Medal

Decanter 2021 – 88 Points

Decanter World Wine Awards 2021 – Bronze Medal – 88 Points

The WineHunter 2021 – Bollino Rosso

Berselli & Solferino - Premium Primitivo Salento I.G.T. 2017

Decanter 2019 – 90 Points – Silver Medal

Sélections Mondiales des Vins Canada 2019 – Gold Medal

Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2019 – Silver Medal

Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2019 – Gold Medal e Best of Show Salento

Berselli & Solferino - Premium Primitivo Salento I.G.T. 2016

Wine Enthusiast – 89 Points

Luca Maroni – 90 Points

Berselli & Solferino - Premium Primitivo Salento I.G.T. 2015

Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2018 – Gold Medal

Decanter 2018 – Bronze Medal

Berselli & Solferino - Primitivo Salento I.G.T. 2014

Luca Maroni – 90 Points