Piano Chiuso Primitivo di Manduria Riserva 2021

The Masca del Tacco Piano Chiuso Riserva Primitivo di Manduria is the winery's flagship. Around the area of Manduria, there is an ancient residence surrounded by an old bush vine vineyards of Primitivo older than seventy years “closed” by a wall. In France some of the best vineyards are closed by walls; in fact in the past Cistercian monks used to separate - or close - with walls some vineyards when, tasting the soil, they perceived changes in its mineral composition. Grapes coming from those “closed” vineyards - or “Clos” from the French - would have had a different qualities and would have been the maximum expression of those soils. Taking up this tradition, Felice Mergé becomes the promoter and executor of “closed vineyard project”, emphasizing that small area through the production of a new wine: “Piano Chiuso” Primitivo di Manduria Riserva, the best expression of a territory with not very well known origins.

Ruby Red in the glass, extremely complex on the nose, with notes of wild berries and pickled cherries. Followed by violets, black pepper and clove flavors. The whole thing is framed by cocoa powder and a strong balsamic fragrance. On the palate, the wine caresses the senses with elegance and strength. Incredible juiciness and freshness culminate in soft tannins. The finish is concentrated and long.

The Piano Chiuso Riserva Primitivo di Manduria accompanies gnocchi with porcini mushrooms and pork cheek or game dishes of all kinds. A great pleasure with aged cheese.