Description
San Marzano Sessantanni Primitivo DOP
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Area: Puglia/ Apulia
In San Marzano, the history of viticulture is more than a thousand years old and can be seen in its oldest vineyards, which are rich in centuries-old clones. From this precious heritage of vineyards that are more than sixty years old comes a wine that is the most beautiful story our territory has to tell.
About Wine
Vine variety: Primitivo Di Manduria
Area: Very old vineyards selected in the area of San Marzano (TA) and Sava (TA).
Soil: Finely textured residual red soil with a calcareous subsoil, sparse rocky outcrops and intense presence of iron oxides.
Farming type: Head-trained bush vines at least sixty years old (5,000 per hectare).
Grape harvest: Second half of September.
Vinification: Very ripe grapes are harvested manually. The maceration takes place for 18 days on 80% of the mass and for 25 days on 20%, with native yeasts selected in the vineyard. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature of 24-26 °C.
Ageing: In French and American oak barriques for 12 months.
Tasting notes: Intense ruby red colour; wide and complex to the nose, fruity with prune and cherry jam aroma, notes of tobacco and slightly spicy. A full-bodied wine, soft and rich in fine tannins, with notes of cocoa, coffee and vanilla in the end
Best served with: Savoury first courses, red meats and game.
Serving temperature: 18 °C.
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Vintage 2018
VINIBUONI D’ITALIA 2022 –Corona
ANNUARIO DEI MIGLIORI VINI ITALIANI LUCA MARONI 2021 – best Absolute Italian Wine (99 points)
VINI D’ITALIA GAMBERO ROSSO 2021 – Tre Bicchieri®
SAKURA JAPAN WOMEN’S WINE AWARDS 2021 –Double Gold Medal
THE NEW ZEALAND INTERNATIONAL WINE SHOW 2020 – Double Gold Medal
THE WINE HUNTER AWARD 2022 (MERANO) – Gold Award
BERLINER WEIN TROPHY 2021 – SUMMER TASTING – Gold Medal
MONDE SELECTION 2021 – Gold Medal
VINARIUM INTERNATIONAL WINE CONTEST 2021 – Gold Medal
MUNDUS VINI 2021 – SPRING TASTING – Gold Medal
CHINA WINE & SPIRITS AWARDS 2021 – BEST VALUE – Gold Medal
Vintage 2017
- ANNUARIO DEI MIGLIORI VINI ITALIANI LUCA MARONI 2021 – Best Absolute Italian Wine (99 points)
- VINI D’ITALIA GAMBERO ROSSO 2021 – Tre Bicchieri®
- SAKURA JAPAN WOMEN’S WINE AWARDS 2021- Double Gold Medal
- NEW ZEALAND INTERNATIONAL WINE SHOW 2020 – Double Gold Medal
- MUNDUS VINI 2021 – SPRING TASTING – Gold Medal
- CHINA WINE & SPIRITS AWARDS BEST VALUE 2021 – Gold Medal
Sean (verified owner) –
An absolutely delicious drop, definitely full bodied, deep dark colour, so smooth and extremely easy to drink. Very enjoyable and recommended. Bottoms up!
Vlad P. (verified owner) –
Kevin M. (verified owner) –
My absolute favourite
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Raj (verified owner) –
This is my go to wine, beautiful, bold, heavy nice colour very smooth cannot fault the swine
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Many of my friends have had this wine, and it is fantastic. It is very smooth, beautifully balanced wine highly recommended
Boyi W. (verified owner) –
Smooth on the tongue with a lingering finish, this Primitivo showcases the profound terroir nurtured by the old vines. Perfect for sharing with family and friends during cherished moments or pairing with a sumptuous dinner, this wine allows for a delightful experience. With its rich flavors and elegant palate, it is definitely worth trying.
Verified Buyer (verified owner) –
Beautiful full body wine with a bit of sweetness.. it has good character. If you do come across this bottle of wine, do try you will not regret it if you like Primitivo grapes.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
An amazing wine with great depth. Would give 4.5 if there was a half option! Stood up very well against Californian Zins.
Alexandro Bauer (verified owner) –
Strong and remarkable wine! Primitivo “rules”!