Primitivo di Manduria 'Sessantanni' San Marzano 2018
San Marzano

Primitivo di Manduria 'Sessantanni' San Marzano 2018

Primitivo "Sessantanni" is a full-bodied and intense red wine, aged for 12 months in barrique. Aromas of red fruit jam, blackberries and blueberries are combined with toasted notes of noble woods and oriental spices, for an exuberant and enveloping result: one of the richest and softest expressions of Primitivo di Manduria!

Vintages:
2018
2019
26,50 
Awards
5Bibenda
3Gambero Rosso
90Veronelli
4Vitae AIS

Features

Denomination

Primitivo di Manduria DOC

Vines

Primitivo 100%

Tipologia

Region

Alcohol content

14.5 %

Format

75 cl Bottle

Vinification

Manual harvesting of slightly overripe grapes; destemming-crushing, pre-fermentation maceration at 8 ° C for 24-48 hours. Thermo-controlled maceration and alcoholic fermentation with selected yeasts for about 10 days at 24-26 ° C. Final racking with soft presses

Aging

12 months in French and American oak barriques

Additional Notes

Contains sulfites

PRIMITIVO DI MANDURIA 'SESSANTANNI' SAN MARZANO 2018 DESCRIPTION

The Primitivo di Manduria "Sessantanni" is a harmonious and intense red wine with rich and seductive aromas that envelop the senses with soft notes of red fruit, hints of oriental spices, and woody memories. It is a wine that expresses well the warm and sensual character of the great red wines of Puglia, born from a Mediterranean and sunny climate, generous and ripe grapes. The name of the grape variety indicates its early ripening, and DNA investigations have revealed that its origins are Dalmatian. In fact, it is a variety known on the other side of the Adriatic by the ancient name of Tribidrag, identical to Crljenak Kaštelanski and Californian Zinfandel.

"Sessantanni" is produced by Cantine San Marzano with a careful selection of the best grapes, which come from old vineyards cultivated in the countryside of the municipalities of San Marzano and Sava. The vines are cultivated in the traditional bush style on the typical red soils of the area, rich in iron oxides, which rest on limestone and rocky substrates. The warm and dry climate naturally tends to contain yields, and the significant temperature variations between day and night favor the development of particularly intense aromatic profiles. The grapes are hand-picked at a slightly overripe stage, with selection of the most beautiful and rich clusters in the vineyard. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature of 24-26 °C using selected indigenous yeasts from the vineyard. 80% of the mass remains in maceration on the skins for 18 days, and 20% continues maceration for 25 days, allowing for a deeper extraction. After racking, the Primitivo is aged for 12 months in French and American oak barrels.

The "Sessantanni" Primitivo di Manduria represents the highest quality of Cantina San Marzano and one of the most interesting expressions of this great Mediterranean grape variety. It is a red wine suitable for those who love breadth, structure, and rich, almost opulent extraction, resulting in warm, soft, and enveloping sensations. In the glass, it has a very intense ruby color. The bouquet expresses mature aromas of red fruit, jam notes, spicy hints, toasty and woody nuances. On the palate, it has a dense body of aromas, with beautiful tertiary evolutions that amplify its complexity. The tannic texture is harmonious, the freshness very balanced, and the finish of great persistence.

Colour

Intense ruby red

Scent

Fruity aromas of blackberries, blueberries and figs with hints of sandalwood, honey and chocolate

Taste

Smooth, rich, warm and very fruity, with intense aromas

Temperature
18°-20°C
When to open
To enjoy it at its best, we recommend you to let the wine 'breathe' at least 15-30 minutes before serving
When to drink
Wine good to drink now, but that can have a beautiful evolution after resting for a while in your cellar
Glass
Large goblet
Perfect for red wines with good structure and intensity, which need oxygenation to open up and develop their intense and complex aromas
Longevity
You can easily leave it in you cellar for 4-5 years
GuideYearScoreQuote
Bibenda20175 / 5Excellent Wine
Gambero Rosso20183 / 3Excellent Wine
Veronelli201890 / 100Excellent Wine
Vitae AIS20184 / 4Wine with an excellent stylistic and organoleptic profile

San Marzano

Foundation Year1962
Vineyard hectares1500
Annual production10.000.000 bt
WinemakerCaterina Bellanova, Davide Ragusa
AddressCantine San Marzano, Via Monsignor Bello, 9 - 74020 San Marzano di San Giuseppe (TA)

Perfect to drink with

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Pasta Bolognese

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Roasted and Grilled Meat

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Red Meat Stew

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White Meat

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Ham and salami