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.