Coppi Senatore Primitivo Gioia del Colle

Gioia del Colle, the historic heart of Primitivo production in southern Puglia, sits on limestone-rich clay soils at 300–400 meters elevation, where Adriatic winds moderate the intense Mediterranean heat. Casa Vinicola Coppi's Senatore expression draws from this site's mineral backbone.

The wine undergoes fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel, then 12 months in neutral French oak, allowing the varietal's dark fruit and tannin structure to develop without oak overlay. Primitivo from this zone naturally achieves 14–15% ABV, balancing ripeness with acidity retention—a hallmark of quality Gioia del Colle production.

The Senatore bottling represents the producer's commitment to site expression over extraction: restrained use of new wood preserves the limestone minerality and allows the wine's natural tannin framework to emerge cleanly. Drink 2024–2032.