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A big and fleshy wine full of chocolate and spice flavours, smooth and very long. Quite delicious.
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Italy
Vino d'Italia
Vino d'Italia
San Marzano
Negroamaro (Blend)
Red Wine
Caterina Bellanova
Natural Cork
Other Classifications
ABOUT THE PRODUCER:
In 1962, 19 vine growers from San Marzano, whose families had farmed the land for generations, combined their efforts to establish ‘Cantine San Marzano’. Through the decades, this cooperative has grown significantly, attracting over 1,200 top-quality vine growers. Using modern, technologically advanced vinification techniques, they produce elegant wines that pay homage to ancient Apulian wine traditions. The fusion of time-honoured tradition, passion, and contemporary techniques enables this winery to produce wines with distinctive varietal and regional characteristics that reflect the local terroir. In 2022, San Marzano was awarded the ‘Cooperative Winery of the Year Award’ by Gambero Rosso.
ABOUT THE VINEYARD:
The vineyard is located in Salento, Puglia, where the vines are grown at an altitude of approximately 100 metres above sea level. The temperatures are relatively high over the summer, which encourages the berries to ripen evenly. The soil is predominantly clay with some rocks, which help drainage. The vines are old, gnarly bush vines which are over 50 years old and are planted at a density of 4,500 vines per hectare. The Primitivo is grown in the highly reputed area of Manduria, locally regarded as the best in Puglia. The harvest takes place in September, when the grapes are slightly overripe.
THE WINEMAKING PROCESS:
The grapes were destemmed, crushed and underwent cold pre-fermentation maceration. Fermentation took place with indigenous yeasts before being gently pressed. Malolactic fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks, which helped to soften the resulting wine, before it was aged for 12 months in fine French oak barrels.
OUR TASTING NOTE:
A generous, fleshy wine with dark berry fruit layered with chocolate and hints of spice. Smooth with great purity of fruit through to a long, sustained finish. Quite delicious.
GRAPE VARIETY:
Negroamaro 50%, Primitivo 50%.
AWARD:
• Silver, Decanter World Wine Awards, 2016
• Silver Outstanding, International Wine & Spirit Competition, 2016
• Silver, Sommelier Wine Awards, 2017
• Top 100, Wine Merchant, 2019
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ABOUT THE PRODUCER:
In 1962, 19 vine growers from San Marzano, whose families had farmed the land for generations, combined their efforts to establish ‘Cantine San Marzano’. Through the decades, this cooperative has grown significantly, attracting over 1,200 top-quality vine growers. Using modern, technologically advanced vinification techniques, they produce elegant wines that pay homage to ancient Apulian wine traditions. The fusion of time-honoured tradition, passion, and contemporary techniques enables this winery to produce wines with distinctive varietal and regional characteristics that reflect the local terroir. In 2022, San Marzano was awarded the ‘Cooperative Winery of the Year Award’ by Gambero Rosso.
ABOUT THE VINEYARD:
The vineyard is located in Salento, Puglia, where the vines are grown at an altitude of approximately 100 metres above sea level. The temperatures are relatively high over the summer, which encourages the berries to ripen evenly. The soil is predominantly clay with some rocks, which help drainage. The vines are old, gnarly bush vines which are over 50 years old and are planted at a density of 4,500 vines per hectare. The Primitivo is grown in the highly reputed area of Manduria, locally regarded as the best in Puglia. The harvest takes place in September, when the grapes are slightly overripe.
THE WINEMAKING PROCESS:
The grapes were destemmed, crushed and underwent cold pre-fermentation maceration. Fermentation took place with indigenous yeasts before being gently pressed. Malolactic fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks, which helped to soften the resulting wine, before it was aged for 12 months in fine French oak barrels.
OUR TASTING NOTE:
A generous, fleshy wine with dark berry fruit layered with chocolate and hints of spice. Smooth with great purity of fruit through to a long, sustained finish. Quite delicious.
GRAPE VARIETY:
Negroamaro 50%, Primitivo 50%.
AWARD:
• Silver, Decanter World Wine Awards, 2016
• Silver Outstanding, International Wine & Spirit Competition, 2016
• Silver, Sommelier Wine Awards, 2017
• Top 100, Wine Merchant, 2019
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 7.5 × 7.5 × 30 cm |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Vino d'Italia |
| Sub-region | Vino d'Italia |
| Producer / Winery | San Marzano |
| Winemaker | Caterina Bellanova |
| Style | Red Wine |
| Grape Variety | Negroamaro (Blend) |
| Vintage | NV |
| Alcohol % (ABV) | 14.5% |
| Body Value (A being light-bodied, E being full-bodied) | D |
| Residual Sugar | 10 g/L |
| Contains Sulphites | Yes |
| Vegetarian | |
| Vegan | |
| Milk | No |
| Eggs | No |
| Organic | No |
| Biodynamic | No |
| Format Available | 75cl |
| Closure | Natural Cork |
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£24.99
Fairly priced. Expertly sourced. Always stored in perfect condition.
UK delivery £7.95.
3-5 working days.
Free on orders over £120.
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