{"product_id":"angiuli-donato-primitivo-maccone-17-2017","title":"Angiuli Donato – Primitivo MACCONE 17 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17% NATURAL ALCOHOL – RARE MACCONE 17 PRIMITIVO 2017 – Over 70-Year-Old Alberello Vines – Intense Black Cherry, Ripe Peach, Liquorice and Pink Pepper – Powerful, Velvety and Exceptionally Concentrated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAngiuli Donato MACCONE 17 Primitivo 2017\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an extraordinary, limited-production red wine from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGioia del Colle in Puglia, southern Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Made from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Primitivo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this remarkable wine achieves an impressive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17% alcohol naturally through fermentation with indigenous yeasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, without the need for fortification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced only in selected exceptional vintages and available in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003every limited quantities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, MACCONE 17 represents one of the most concentrated expressions of Primitivo from the Angiuli Donato winery. The wine is produced from carefully selected local vine clones with naturally very low yields, allowing the grapes to achieve exceptional ripeness and flavour intensity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes originate from an ancient vineyard with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evines over 70 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, traditionally cultivated using the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlberello bush-vine system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This historic method, common in southern Italy, allows individual vines to grow as compact, freestanding bushes, naturally limiting production and concentrating the fruit. Vineyard management remains largely manual, preserving traditional practices that have been passed down through generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2017 displays an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eintense purple-red colour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a distinctive, expressive bouquet of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eripe black cherries and juicy peaches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, followed by intriguing notes of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eliquorice, pink pepper and Mediterranean spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The unusual combination of dark berries, stone fruit and aromatic spices gives this Primitivo a particularly memorable personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the palate, it is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexceptionally full-bodied, powerful and velvety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with remarkable fruit concentration, substantial tannins and a rich, mouth-coating texture. Despite its impressive 17% alcohol content, the wine is designed to maintain balance between ripe fruit, tannic structure and warmth, finishing with lingering dark-fruit and spicy notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes undergo \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egentle pressing followed by approximately 10 days of temperature-controlled fermentation and maceration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The wine is subsequently refined in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estainless-steel tanks rather than oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, preserving the distinctive fruit character of the old-vine Primitivo. It is released approximately six months after bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2017 vintage offers a fascinating opportunity to experience this powerful Primitivo with additional bottle development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Its intense black-cherry and peach aromas may now be accompanied by more savoury nuances of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edried fruit, liquorice, leather and warm spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while its substantial tannins have had time to integrate. Given its unusual concentration and alcohol level, this is a wine best enjoyed slowly and thoughtfully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable old-vine Primitivo – exceptionally concentrated, powerful and velvety, with 17% naturally achieved alcohol, intense dark fruit and distinctive Mediterranean spice. A rare wine for enthusiasts who appreciate bold, unconventional Italian reds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntense purple red, potentially developing deeper garnet reflections with bottle age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMACCONE 17 is particularly suited to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eslow, contemplative enjoyment as a meditation wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing its remarkable concentration and complex aromas to unfold gradually.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor food pairing, choose richly flavoured dishes such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eslow-braised beef, grilled ribeye steak, roast lamb, venison, wild boar ragù, aged Pecorino and mature hard cheeses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its intensity also makes it an interesting companion to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChinese braised beef and richly seasoned roast meats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing Temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16–18°C, ideally around 17°C. Open approximately 30 minutes before serving and use generous red-wine glasses to appreciate its aromatic complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Angiuli Donato\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e MACCONE 17\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Puglia – Gioia del Colle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrapes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100% Primitivo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2017\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 750 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 17% – Naturally achieved through alcoholic fermentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dry, exceptionally full-bodied, concentrated, powerful and velvety red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very limited quantities, produced only in selected exceptional vintages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVineyards:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Over 70-year-old vines, traditionally cultivated using the Alberello bush-vine system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eViticulture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low-yielding local Primitivo clones, with traditional manual vineyard management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Indigenous yeasts, approximately 10 days of temperature-controlled fermentation and maceration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stainless-steel refinement without oak ageing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelease:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately six months after bottling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ready to enjoy now; further ageing potential depends on storage conditions and bottle development\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Angiuli Donato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53815967973649,"sku":"H2438","price":49.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/2722\/8945\/files\/265D7054-ED49-4DF3-BF63-FD281E91A2EE.png?v=1785412683","url":"https:\/\/wineprovisionshop.com.sg\/products\/angiuli-donato-primitivo-maccone-17-2017","provider":"Wine Provision Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}