Description
DUUNICO Primitivo di Manduria DOCG – Agricola Felline: A Primitivo Cru (**100%**) sourced from extremely **rare vineyards** cultivated right next to the sand dunes, often on original rootstock (*piede franco*). The name DUNICO (Unique in the Dunes) highlights this singular terroir. This wine is powerful and concentrated, aged for **9-12 months in French oak barriques**. The palate is full and elegant, with complex notes of **cherry in liqueur, tobacco, and dried fruit**, culminating in a very long finish.
Why Choose It
- ✅ **100% Primitivo** from sandy dune vineyards (unique terroir)
- ✅ Aging in **French oak** (9-12 months)
- ✅ **Powerful, concentrated**, and extremely complex wine
- ✅ Ideal for aging and **meditation**
Technical Sheet
| Name: | DUNICO |
| Denomination: | (Primitivo Cru – Agricola Felline Estate) |
| Producer: | Agricola Felline |
| Region: | Puglia (Apulia) |
| Production Area: | Manduria (vineyards close to sand dunes) |
| Grape Variety: | Primitivo 100% DOP |
| Vintage: | Not specified in the extract |
| Alcohol Content: | 16% Vol. |
| Size: | 0,75 cl; |
| Type: | Still Red Wine, Dry, Structured |
| Serving Temperature: | 18°C (64°F) |
| Vineyard Details: | Rare, ancient vineyards with very low yields per plant, located close to the sand dunes. Many vines on **original rootstock**. Harvest is very **early**, usually in the last week of August. |
| Winemaking and Aging: | Aging for **9 to 12 months in French oak** barriques. |
General Description and Longevity
DUNICO represents a testament to ancient viticulture. The low yield and the specific conditions of the sandy soils give the Primitivo extraordinary power and concentration. The necessary aging in barriques rounds out and enriches the profile with tertiary notes. This wine has a high **longevity potential**, capable of aging in the bottle for **over 5 years**.
Organoleptic Profile
Color: Not specified (typically intense ruby/garnet red).
Nose: **Complex**. A long succession of complex notes: **ripe fruit, dried figs, almond, cloves, helichrysum**.
Palate: **Fullness and elegance**. Notes of **cherry in liqueur, tobacco, dried fruit**. The aftertaste is **very long** and persistent.
Food Pairings
Ideal with: **Aged cheeses** (e.g., Pecorino di fossa), **game**, **important red meats**, and rich dishes. Also excellent as a **meditation wine**.
Additional Notes
*Part of the “I Cru del Primitivo” line by Agricola Felline.*




