GOLD MEDAL - Best in Class - IWSC 2011

Lucarelli was established in 2008 and builds upon an already incredible tradition of viticulture and wine production.

Terra 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 this outstanding wine of Primitivo at its best.

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

Grapes:     100% Primitivo grapes, 30% from old bush vines

Vines / Ha: 5,000 plants                    

Harvest:    Second decade 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.

Winemaking  The grapes were destemmed and fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks at 21-24C.  The wine was aged for 4 months in French oak barriques followed by a minimum of 4 months in bottle prior to release.

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.