Description
VILLA SANTERA Primitivo di Manduria DOP – Leone De Castris: VILLA SANTERA is a pure Primitivo from the historic Leone De Castris winery. It presents an **intense, dark, almost purplish red color**. Its aroma is **rich and fruity**, dominated by hints of **cherries and licorice**, elegantly supported by notes of **noble wood** derived from barrel aging. On the palate, it is **full, full-bodied, velvety, warm, and fragrant**, a powerful expression of Primitivo di Manduria.
Why Choose It
- ✅ Produced by the historic **Leone De Castris** winery
- ✅ A **pure Primitivo** from the prestigious Manduria appellation
- ✅ Aged in **barrel** imparting noble wood notes
- ✅ **Full, full-bodied, velvety** and fragrant taste
Technical Sheet
| Name: | VILLA SANTERA Primitivo di Manduria |
| Denomination: | PRIMITIVO DI MANDURIA DOP (Protected Designation of Origin) |
| Producer: | Leone De Castris |
| Region: | Puglia (Apulia) |
| Production Area: | Primitivo di Manduria DOP area (site specification: Salice Salentino) |
| Grape Variety: | Primitivo 100% |
| Vintage: | 2021 (Reference) |
| Alcohol Content: | 14% Vol. |
| Size: | 0,75 cl. |
| Type: | Still Dry Red Wine, Aged in Wood |
| Serving Temperature: | 18°C (64°F) |
| Vineyard and Harvest: | Primitivo grapes. The description emphasizes the unmistakable characteristics of the grape. |
| Vinificazione e Affinamento: | Aged in **barrel** (noble wood) for an unspecified period. |
General Description and Longevity
Villa Santera is a wine that balances the structural power of Primitivo with the softness of the fruit and the warmth imparted by aging. It is described as a “great wine good for all occasions,” but its robustness and barrel aging give it excellent **longevity potential**, capable of evolving in the bottle for **4-8 years**.
Organoleptic Profile
Color: **Intense, dark red**, almost **purplish**.
Nose: **Characteristic, fruity, very rich**, with hints of **cherries and licorice**, and notes of **noble wood**.
Palate: **Full, full-bodied, velvety, warm, and fragrant**.
Food Pairings
Ideal with: Robust dishes. **Roasted red meats**, **game**, **pasta with meat ragu**, and **long-aged cheeses**.
Serving Temperature: 18°C (64°F)
Additional Notes
*A classic Primitivo di Manduria, powerful and velvety, signed by one of the oldest and most renowned wineries in Puglia.*





