Description
DODECAPOLIS Primitivo Salento IGP – Le Vigne di Luca Attanasio: An uncompromising 100% Primitivo, produced in Sava in the heart of the Manduria region from fifty-year-old Albarello-trained vines. With an exceptional alcohol content (15.5% Vol.), it stands out for its “impressive elegance” and being extremely dry and balanced, avoiding the overly sweet notes typical of the area. A wine that expresses the true force of Primitivo.
Why choose it on SalentoWineShop
- ✅ Pure Primitivo from historic 50-year-old vines (Albarello)
- ✅ Exceptional structure and alcohol content (15.5% Vol.)
- ✅ Extremely dry and balanced (non-caramelly)
- ✅ Targeted aging in stainless steel to maintain freshness and fruit sincerity
Technical Sheet
| Name: | DODECAPOLIS Primitivo Salento IGP |
| Denomination: | Salento IGP |
| Producer: | Le Vigne di Luca Attanasio |
| Region: | Puglia |
| Production Area: | Sava/Manduria |
| Grape Variety: | Primitivo 100% |
| Vintage: | 2019 (Reference) |
| Alcohol Content: | 15.5% Vol. |
| Size: | 0,75 cl. |
| Type: | Red Wine |
| Vineyard: | Primitivo vines trained in the **Apulian Alberello** system, about **50 years old**. |
| Winemaking and Aging: | Maceration for about **15 days**. Aging for **6 months in stainless steel**. |
Story and Longevity
DODECAPOLIS is the result of the expertise handed down through three generations of the Attanasio family winemakers. Luca Attanasio interprets Primitivo in a unique way: by completely converting sugar into alcohol, he obtains a wine of extraordinary power (15.5% Vol.) but great dryness and balance. Its significant structure, supported by the high alcohol content, gives it **medium aging potential (up to 4-6 years)**, evolving into complex tertiary notes without the use of wood.
Organoleptic Profile
Color: **Impenetrable ruby red** with purplish reflections.
Nose: Intense notes of **blackberry, cherry, plum, and a slight hint of caramel**.
Palate: **Full and dry**, characterized by **impressive elegance**. The tannins are soft. **Long and persistent finish** with a hint of **cherry in liqueur**.
Food Pairings
Ideal with: **Flavorful pasta dishes**, **roasted or grilled red meats**, **beef taglia dishes or fillet**, and **aged cheeses**.
Serving Temperature: 15-17° C
Awards and Recognition
*A Primitivo di Manduria that stands out for its dryness, elegance, and extraordinary power.*
Discover Luca Attanasio’s “uncompromising” Primitivo: a powerful, dry, and extremely elegant wine.






