“Orion” Primitivo del Salento IGT 2023

Masseria Li Veli | Puglia
Masseria Li Veli | S.P. Cellino-Campi, Km 1 | IT 72020 Cellino S. Marco

15172123 · 0,75 l · 13,20 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Orion is a very special Primitivo, always fresh and with remarkable persistence. Dense ruby red with a violet rim, the nose has intense aromas of ripe and fleshy red cherries, followed by spicy notes such as cinnamon and nutmeg. Powerful, smooth and very long in the mouth. Its clearly defined acid wire makes it fresh and pleasantly different from the sweet, jammy Primitivo monotony that is otherwise all too often on offer. SUPERIORE.DE

"The nose is simultaneously heavy, fresh and elegant, with flavours of black cherries, blackberries and dark chocolate, along with undertones of orange peel and stones. All these notes reappear on the palate, which is bitter but friendly as the acidity rises to the top." Wine Enthusiast

"The 2023 Primitivo Orion opens in the glass with dusty blackcurrants, exotic spices, crushed chalk and violets. It envelops the palate with silken textures, ripe wild berry fruits and a contrasting tinge of sour citrus as licorice nuances saturate toward the close. The 2023 finishes lightly structured and admirably long, leaving behind hints of sour cherry and a pleasant chewiness. Masseria Li Veli overdelivers with this balanced Primitivo." Vinous