PASSO DEL CARDINALE Primitivo di Manduria DOP Cantine Paolo Leo

PASSO DEL CARDINALE Primitivo di Manduria DOP Cantine Paolo Leo
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Cantine Paolo Leo

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Price €10,78 €10,56 €10,34 €10,12
  • Annata: 2023
  • Regione: Puglia
  • Vitigno: Primitivo 100%
  • Alcol: 14% Vol.°
  • Formato: 0,75 cl
  • Temperatura di servizio: 18°C
  • Tipologia: Rosso
  • Zona di produzione: Manduria
  • Denominazione: DOP
  • Allergeni: Contiene solfiti
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Description

PASSO DEL CARDINALE Primitivo di Manduria DOP – Paolo Leo: Passo del Cardinale is a Primitivo di Manduria that stands out for its **excellent value for money** and its ability to combine body with soft elegance. Produced by **Cantine Paolo Leo** in the heart of the Manduria area, the wine uses Primitivo grapes cultivated with the **Apulian bush vine (alberello)** system. The aging of **3 months in barrique** and **6 months in steel** helps give it an intense and spicy bouquet and a substantial yet balanced flavor. It presents an **intense red color**, an **intense, pleasantly spicy bouquet**, and a **substantial, balanced taste** with a persistent finish.

Why choose it on SalentoWineShop

  • ✅ Primitivo di Manduria DOP from Apulian bush vines (Alberello)
  • ✅ Aged in Barrique (3 months) and Steel (6 months)
  • ✅ Excellent value for money for this denomination
  • ✅ Full-bodied, soft, and balanced wine

Technical Sheet

Name: PASSO DEL CARDINALE Primitivo di Manduria
Denomination: PRIMITIVO DI MANDURIA DOP
Producer: Paolo Leo (San Donaci, Brindisi)
Region: Puglia (Apulia)
Production Area: Manduria (Taranto)
Grape Variety: Primitivo 100%
Vintage: 2022 (Reference)
Alcohol Content: 14% Vol.
Size: 0,75 cl.
Type: Red Wine
Serving Temperature: 18° C (64° F)
Vineyard: Grapes cultivated with the **Apulian bush vine (alberello)** system in the Manduria territory. Harvested in the first week of September.
Winemaking and Aging: Pressing and fermentation in **stainless steel tanks** at controlled temperature. Aging for **3 months in barrique** (type not specified) and **6 months in steel tanks**.

General Description and Longevity

Passo del Cardinale is an example of how Primitivo di Manduria, while maintaining its typical opulence and body, can offer an elegant drinkability thanks to skillful aging. The brief time spent in barrique enriches the aromatic profile without overwhelming the fruit. This wine is best enjoyed in the first **4-6 years** after the vintage, offering the perfect blend of softness from aging and fruity freshness.

Organoleptic Profile

Color: **Intense red**.

Nose: **Intense bouquet**, **pleasantly spicy**.

Palate: **Substantial and balanced flavor**, with a **persistent finish**. It is described as full-bodied and balanced, with soft elegance.

Food Pairings

Ideal with: **Substantial red meats**, **game**, **roasts**, **aged cheeses**, and hearty dishes of the Apulian tradition.

Serving Temperature: 18° C (64° F)

Additional Notes

*An excellent Primitivo di Manduria at a competitive price, surprising with its body and elegance.*

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Additional information

Weight 1,3 kg
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