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A densely flavoured and fleshy wine with hints of prunes and chocolate covered black cherry combined with fresh herbs, quite delicious.
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Italy
Apulia
Primitivo di Manduria
San Marzano
Primitivo
Red Wine
Caterina Bellanova, Davide Ragusa
Diam
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 and technologically advanced vinification techniques, they produce elegant wines that pay homage to the 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 while reflecting the local terroir. In 2022, San Marzano was awarded the ‘Cooperative Winery of the Year Award’ by Gambero Rosso.
ABOUT THE VINEYARD:
The grapes come from the central area of D.O.P. “Primitivo di Manduria”, where they are grown in very old vineyards in San Marzano and Sava. They are planted at a density of 5,000 bush vines per hectare. The soil is mainly red with a fine texture and is generally calcareous with few emerging rocks. The renowned red hue of the soil is due to the presence of iron oxides. The climate is characterised by high temperatures all year round, very little rainfall and a wide diurnal temperature range, which has a positive influence on the quality of the grapes, concentrating the flavours in the berries. The harvest takes place during the second half of September.
THE WINEMAKING PROCESS:
Only the best fruit, from the best plots, was selected to produce this wine. The grapes were hand-harvested once they had reached an advanced state of ripening. Temperature-controlled fermentation took place at 24 to 26°C and lasted for approximately 15 days. The wine went through malolactic conversion in stainless steel vats before being racked into French and American oak barrels, where it matured for 18 months.
OUR TASTING NOTE:
Deep and complex flavours of prunes, black cherry jam, spice and tobacco deliciously weave through the full-bodied palate with its velvety texture and long, complex finish of cocoa, coffee and vanilla bean.
GRAPE VARIETY:
Primitivo 100%.
AWARDS:
• Gold Medal, Mundus Vini, 2024
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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 and technologically advanced vinification techniques, they produce elegant wines that pay homage to the 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 while reflecting the local terroir. In 2022, San Marzano was awarded the ‘Cooperative Winery of the Year Award’ by Gambero Rosso.
ABOUT THE VINEYARD:
The grapes come from the central area of D.O.P. “Primitivo di Manduria”, where they are grown in very old vineyards in San Marzano and Sava. They are planted at a density of 5,000 bush vines per hectare. The soil is mainly red with a fine texture and is generally calcareous with few emerging rocks. The renowned red hue of the soil is due to the presence of iron oxides. The climate is characterised by high temperatures all year round, very little rainfall and a wide diurnal temperature range, which has a positive influence on the quality of the grapes, concentrating the flavours in the berries. The harvest takes place during the second half of September.
THE WINEMAKING PROCESS:
Only the best fruit, from the best plots, was selected to produce this wine. The grapes were hand-harvested once they had reached an advanced state of ripening. Temperature-controlled fermentation took place at 24 to 26°C and lasted for approximately 15 days. The wine went through malolactic conversion in stainless steel vats before being racked into French and American oak barrels, where it matured for 18 months.
OUR TASTING NOTE:
Deep and complex flavours of prunes, black cherry jam, spice and tobacco deliciously weave through the full-bodied palate with its velvety texture and long, complex finish of cocoa, coffee and vanilla bean.
GRAPE VARIETY:
Primitivo 100%.
AWARDS:
• Gold Medal, Mundus Vini, 2024
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 7.5 × 7.5 × 30 cm |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Apulia |
| Sub-region | Primitivo di Manduria |
| Producer / Winery | San Marzano |
| Winemaker | Caterina Bellanova, Davide Ragusa |
| Style | Red Wine |
| Grape Variety | Primitivo |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Alcohol % (ABV) | 14.5% |
| Body Value (A being light-bodied, E being full-bodied) | D |
| Residual Sugar | 16 g/L |
| Contains Sulphites | Yes |
| Vegetarian | |
| Vegan | |
| Milk | No |
| Eggs | No |
| Organic | No |
| Biodynamic | No |
| Format Available | 75cl |
| Closure | Diam |
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£27.99
Fairly priced. Expertly sourced. Always stored in perfect condition.
UK delivery £7.95.
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Free on orders over £120.
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