GOLD MEDAL - IWSC 2010

Terre di Sava was recently purchased by a group of wine lovers who joined forces to rescue a treasured winery from financial difficulties.

The investors knew the heritage and potential of this unique land and were able to capitalise on the best aspects of the terroir, climate and unfaltering human endeavour to produce some of the regions best wines.

The village of Sava is at the centre of the Primitivo di Manduria DOC, an area renowned for the production of exceptional, fruit driven reds made from the indigenous Primitivo grape, 

The company mission is to continue to produce high quality wines typical of the region that will be experienced and enjoyed by connoisseurs throughout the world. When you taste this phenomenol wine you will understand their passion!

This wine comes in the traditional thick glassed bottle

Grapes:   100% Primitivo grapes, from old bush vines

Maker:      Caterina Bellanova

Vines/Ha:  5,000 plants                    

Harvest:   Last week of August by hand.

Soil:          Clay and limestone, reddish-brown in colour. This is the heart of the so called “terre rossa” (red soil) territory where temperatures are very high and rainfall is minimal.

Colour:    Ruby red with violet tinges.

Taste:      A generous bouquet reminiscent of ripe cherries, plums with notes of cocoa and vanilla.  In the mouth the wine has a warm and velvety texture and finishes with a touch of sweetness typical of the Primitivo grape.

Serve:    At 16-18C to accompany savoury first course dishes, lamb, game with rich sauces and mature cheese. Will age beautifully over the coming 3 years

ABV:      13.00%