Description
MADRIGALE Primitivo Dolce Naturale DOP/DOCG – Produttori di Manduria: An authentic oenological gem, this wine is the ultimate expression of Primitivo di Manduria in its sweet version, made from grapes naturally dried on the vine. Produced from **80-year-old vines** trained in the **Alberello method**, Madrigale is a meditation wine with an **intense red color** and an aromatic profile reminiscent of **black cherry jam** and **cocoa**. The taste is **sweet, warm, and voluminous** (15% Vol.), with remarkable persistence, making it the ideal pairing for Apulian pastry.
Why choose it on SalentoWineShop
- ✅ Sweet Natural Primitivo from historic 80-year-old vines
- ✅ DOP/DOCG Denomination (highest quality for sweet Primitivo)
- ✅ Intense notes of black cherry, jam, and cocoa
- ✅ Dessert wine, sweet, warm, and with great aging potential
Technical Sheet
| Name: | MADRIGALE Primitivo Dolce Naturale |
| Denomination: | PRIMITIVO DI MANDURIA DOP/DOCG |
| Producer: | Produttori di Manduria |
| Region: | Puglia (Apulia – Taranto) |
| Production Area: | Manduria |
| Grape Variety: | Primitivo di Manduria 100% |
| Vintage: | 2020 (Reference) |
| Alcohol Content: | 15% Vol. |
| Size: | 0,75 cl. |
| Type: | Sweet Natural Red Wine / Dessert Wine |
| Serving Temperature: | 10-14° C |
| Vineyard: | Vines around **80 years old**, grown in the **Apulian Alberello** method. Manual harvest in late August with natural drying. |
| Winemaking and Aging: | Red vinification with thermal control in stainless steel. Fermentation is naturally arrested to leave residual sugar. Aging takes place in **bottle**. |
Story and Longevity
MADRIGALE is produced according to the ancient tradition of sweet red wines from the South, with maximum concentration achieved thanks to grapes from extremely old Alberello vines. The “Dolce Naturale” title certifies that the sweetness comes solely from the grapes’ residual sugar. Due to its high alcohol content, structure, and sweetness, it is a wine with exceptional aging potential, capable of evolving in the bottle for **8-15 years and beyond**.
Organoleptic Profile
Color: **Intense red** with purplish hues.
Nose: **Intense and complex**, dominated by notes of **red fruit jam** (black cherry, plum) and evolved notes of **dried fruit** and **cocoa**.
Palate: **Sweet, warm, soft**, and of notable depth. The flavor is **persistent** and aromatic, echoing the olfactory sensations.
Food Pairings
Ideal with: **Dry and baked pastry** in general (especially almond and fig sweets), **dark chocolate cakes**, **blue cheeses**, and as a **meditation wine** after dinner.
Serving Temperature: 10-14° C
Awards and Recognition
*A sweet meditation wine, powerful and with great longevity.*
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