What kind of wine is Primitivo di Manduria PDO 'Sessantanni Limited Edition' 2019 - San Marzano?

The Primitivo di Manduria PDO 'Sessantanni Limited Edition' 2019 - San Marzano is an intense and enveloping red wine, a symbol of Puglia's historic winemaking tradition. It is made from an indigenous grape variety, Primitivo, cultivated in the municipalities of San Marzano and Sava, where vines over fifty years old root in red earth and calcareous rock soils. This combination gives the wine a particular minerality and depth of flavor, an authentic expression of the Salento territory.

Vintage Details

The 2019 vintage was characterized by a balanced climate, with warm but not extreme temperatures and a good diurnal range. The Primitivo grapes achieved optimal ripeness, ensuring sugar and aromatic concentration. The harvest, carried out at the end of August, is done manually to select only the best bunches, thus preserving the integrity of the grape's natural aromas.

Winemaking and Aging

Fermentation takes place in stainless steel at controlled temperatures, followed by a long maceration on the skins, which allows for the extraction of color, tannins, and typical Primitivo aromas. The wine ages for 12 months in French and American oak barriques, woods chosen to enhance the toasted and spicy component, introducing delicate notes of vanilla, cocoa, and mocha that harmonize the natural intensity of the grape variety.

Tasting Notes

The Primitivo di Manduria PDO 'Sessantanni Limited Edition' 2019 - San Marzano captivates with its complexity and its ability to combine power and elegance. A wine to be sipped slowly, to discover every nuance.

Color

Visually, it presents a deep ruby red color with vibrant garnet reflections, a sign of maturity and structure.

Nose

On the nose, it opens with complex and enveloping aromas of ripe red fruit – plum and sour cherry – followed by accents of sweet spices, chocolate, and vanilla. Elegant toasted and balsamic sensations emerge on the finish, typical of barrique aging.

Palate

On the palate, it is rich, warm, and velvety, supported by soft and well-integrated tannins. The structure is important but balanced by good freshness. The finish is long, persistent, and consistent with the olfactory notes, leaving a pleasant sensation of fullness and harmony.

What to pair with Primitivo di Manduria PDO 'Sessantanni Limited Edition' 2019 - San Marzano

This Primitivo expresses itself best alongside rich and savory dishes. Perfect for accompanying an important dinner or a convivial moment, it finds its maximum expression in pairings with meat.

• Grilled or roasted red meats
• Braised and stewed dishes with aromatic herbs
• Aged and flavorful cheeses
• Traditional Apulian dishes like orecchiette with ragù

Also ideal as a meditation wine, served alone or with a dark chocolate dessert.

Storage and Aging

Knowing how to store Primitivo di Manduria PDO 'Sessantanni Limited Edition' 2019 - San Marzano wine is essential to fully appreciate its characteristics. It should be kept in a cool, dark place with controlled humidity, with the bottle stored horizontally to keep the cork consistently moist.

The ideal storage temperature is between 12°C and 16°C. This Primitivo has an excellent aging potential: it can be aged in the bottle for over 8-10 years, during which it will develop greater complexity and increasingly harmonious notes.