PRIMIUS Primitivo di Manduria DOP Cantina San Donaci

Quantity	13 - 18	19 - 24	25 - 30	31+
Price	€13,72	€13,44	€13,16	€12,88

Quantity

13 - 18

19 - 24

25 - 30

31+

Price

€13,72

€13,44

€13,16

€12,88

Description

“PRIMIUS” Primitivo di Manduria DOP by Cantina San Donaci: A pure Primitivo from the classic red soils of the Manduria area. This DOP red is warm, soft, and persistent, with a structure enhanced by **6 months of aging in French oak barriques**. The nose harmoniously blends the intensity of ripe fruits with elegant **toasted oak notes**.

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Technical Sheet

Denomination:	Primitivo di Manduria DOP
Producer:	Cantina San Donaci
Region:	Manduria Area (Taranto) – Calcareous-clay red soil.
Grape Variety:	Primitivo (100%)
Alcohol Content:	14% vol
Type:	Structured Red
Vineyard:	20-30 year-old vines, trained as Apulian bush vines.
Aging:	6 months in French oak barriques (2nd and 3rd use) + 6 months in bottle
Awards:	No specific awards mentioned

History and Winemaking

Primitivo grapes are harvested in the first ten days of September. Maceration and fermentation take place in temperature-controlled steel silos. The key maturation occurs for **6 months in second and third-use French oak barriques**. This wood aging softens the wine and adds complexity. Subsequently, it ages for an additional **6 months in the bottle**.

Organoleptic Profile

Appearance: Ruby red color with garnet nuances (due to aging).

Nose: **Intense and complex** aroma of **ripe red-fleshed fruits**, in balanced fusion with hinted **toasted oak notes**.

Palate: **Dry, warm, soft, tannic, and persistent**. The great structure of Primitivo di Manduria is balanced by softness.

Food Pairings

Perfect with: Roasts, spicy dishes, and hard aged cheeses.

Serving Temperature: 18°C

Recommended Glass: Full-bodied red wine glass (e.g., Balloon type)

The King of Primitivos – A powerful and complex Manduria DOP red, ready to challenge time.

Additional information

Weight	1,3 kg
Grape	Primitivo

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