Description
PRIMITIVO Salento IGP – Vinicola Mocavero: A pure Primitivo that expresses the warm, fruity character of Salento. With its intense aromas of cherry jam and a brief aging in barrique, it is extremely balanced, harmonious, with soft tannins and notable persistence.
Why choose it on SalentoWineShop
- ✅ 100% Primitivo of character, soft and round
- ✅ Intense aromas dominated by cherry jam
- ✅ Brief aging in barrique for softness and complexity
- ✅ Balanced wine with velvety tannins and long persistence
Technical Sheet
| Name: | PRIMITIVO Salento IGP |
| Denomination: | Salento IGP |
| Producer: | Vinicola Mocavero |
| Region: | Puglia |
| Production Area: | Arnesano (Lecce) |
| Grape Variety: | Primitivo 100% |
| Vintage: | 2022 (as per source) |
| Alcohol Content: | 14% Vol. |
| Size: | 0,75 cl. |
| Type: | Red Wine |
| Vineyard: | Vines in the province of Lecce. Grapes hand-harvested in the second ten days of September. |
| Vinification and Aging: | Red winemaking with temperature control. Aging in **barriques for 3-4 months**. Followed by filtration and bottling. |
Story and Winemaking
This Primitivo Salento is produced from hand-harvested grapes, ensuring the highest quality fruit. Red winemaking at a controlled temperature helps preserve the intense varietal aromas. The brief aging in barrique, lasting 3-4 months, is a key step that contributes to making the wine soft and smoothing the tannins without masking the Primitivo’s fruity notes. The result is an harmonious and persistent red, typical and representative of the Salento grape variety.
Organoleptic Profile
Color: **Intense red with violet reflections** (typical of the grape).
Nose: **Intense and engaging**, with a prevalence of **cherry jam**.
Palate: **Warm, harmonious, extremely balanced** with **soft tannins** and **long persistence**.
Food Pairings
Ideal with: Hearty dishes, such as **grilled or roasted red meats**, **rich first courses** (e.g., meat ragù), and **aged cheeses**.
Serving Temperature: 18-20° C
Awards and Recognition
*The balance and softness of Mocavero’s Primitivo.*
Warmth, cherry, and softness: the essence of Salento Primitivo.




