Description
“FELLONE” Primitivo Salento IGP by Agricola Felline: A deep and structured **100% Primitivo**, named after a legendary pre-Christian king of Felline, an ancient city near Manduria. It ages for **12 months in French oak barriques**, giving the wine toasted notes and roundness. **Deep, impenetrable color with typical purplish reflections**, aromas of **coffee, toasted notes, and red fruit**. On the palate, it is **warm, round, enveloping**, with smooth tannins.
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Technical Sheet
| Name: | Fellone |
| Denomination: | Salento IGP |
| Producer: | Agricola Felline (Manduria) |
| Region: | Salento (Manduria area) – **Red soil** terroir |
| Grape Variety: | Primitivo (100%) |
| Alcohol Content: | 14.5% vol |
| Type: | Structured Red (Barrique Aged) |
| Winemaking: | Classic red vinification with controlled temperature maceration for 6–8 days. Followed by alcoholic fermentation. |
| Aging: | **12 months in French oak barriques**. |
History and Winemaking
“Fellone” Primitivo is a tribute to local history. The grapes, grown on red soil terroir that ensures perfect ripeness, benefit from the Salento climate. Ideal pedoclimatic conditions allow for minimal intervention with agrochemicals in the vineyard and cellar. The 12-month aging in French oak barriques provides the wine with a complex structure and evolved notes.
Organoleptic Profile
Appearance: **Deep, impenetrable color** with classic **purplish reflections**.
Nose: **Toasted notes, coffee, red fruit** (cherry and preserved plum).
Palate: **Warm, round, enveloping** and free from aggressive tannins.
Food Pairings
Perfect with: **Game meat**, **dried fruit**, and **aged cheeses**.
Serving Temperature: 18°C
Recommended Glass: Large glass for structured red wines.
Awards and Recognition
*No specific awards or scores are listed on this page.*
The Power of History and Terroir – A Primitivo that combines rich fruit with the complexity of wood aging.





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