What kind of wine is Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale DOCG '11 Filari' 2022 - San Marzano?

The Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale DOCG '11 Filari' 2022 - San Marzano is a sweet red wine of extraordinary intensity, born in the heart of Puglia, in the Manduria area, a land historically suited to the production of Primitivo. Produced by the San Marzano winery, one of the most representative realities of Southern Italy, this wine is made from 100% Primitivo grapes, cultivated on clay and sandy soils that give it concentration and softness. It is a full-bodied, warm, and velvety wine, designed for those who love sweet red wines for meditation or to pair at the end of a meal.

Vintage details

The 2022 vintage is characterized by a balanced climate, with warm but not extreme summers, which allowed the grapes to reach optimal ripeness. The 'appassimento' on the vine – a technique that involves leaving the bunches on the vine longer to concentrate sugars and aromas – results in a richer and more intense fruit. Manual harvesting, carried out in the cooler hours of the day, helps preserve the quality of the berries and the aromatic complexity typical of this denomination.

Winemaking and aging

After selecting the best grapes, fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature with selected indigenous yeasts, to enhance the natural characteristics of the grape variety. Maceration, which lasts about 10 days, promotes the extraction of color and soft tannins. This is followed by 12 months of aging in French oak barriques, which gives the wine elegance, roundness, and spicy notes, perfectly integrating with the sweetness of the fruit.

Tasting notes

The Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale DOCG '11 Filari' 2022 - San Marzano is a wine that captivates with its balance and sensory emotion. It is ideal to be savored slowly, to appreciate every nuance.

Color

To the eye, it presents an intense ruby red with garnet reflections, a sign of its maturity and concentration. Its viscosity in the glass anticipates the richness and structure of the sip.

Nose

The bouquet is complex and enveloping. Aromas of dried plum, brandied cherries, figs, and carob emerge, followed by spicy notes of vanilla, cocoa, and a slight balsamic nuance due to the aging in wood.

Taste

On the palate, it is soft and velvety, with a sweetness balanced by a good acidic vein that supports its drinkability. The tannins are fine and smooth, while the persistence is very long, with returns of ripe fruit and dark chocolate.

What to pair with Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale DOCG '11 Filari' 2022 - San Marzano

This Primitivo pairs perfectly with rich and intense desserts, but it also proves fascinating on its own, as a meditation wine. Ideal with:

• Dark chocolate or bitter cocoa desserts
• Red fruit tart and jams
• Blue cheeses, such as gorgonzola and roquefort
• Dry pastries and almond sweets typical of Puglia

Served slightly chilled, it can offer a refined and satisfying tasting experience even to those approaching natural sweet wines for the first time.

Storage and aging: how to store Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale DOCG '11 Filari' 2022 - San Marzano wine

To best preserve this wine, it is important to keep it in a dark environment, with a constant temperature between 14°C and 18°C and humidity around 70%. The bottle should be kept horizontally, so that the cork remains moist and does not dry out.

The Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale DOCG '11 Filari' 2022 - San Marzano has a remarkable aging potential. It can evolve in the bottle for over ten years, enriching itself with tertiary aromas such as cocoa, liquorice, and sweet spices. A wine that rewards patience, offering increasingly complex and harmonious sensations over time.