Primitivo di Manduria Riserva PRIMATIA DOP VESPA VIGNAIOLI
| Sommelier score | 92/100 | 2026 |
| Winery | VESPA VIGNAIOLI |
| Denomination | Primitivo di Manduria Riserva Dop |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Grapes | 100% Primitivo |
| Alcohol content | 15,00% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Winery headquarter | VESPA VIGNAIOLI - Manduria (TA) - S.P. Manduria-Avetrana km3 |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Cold cuts and salami, Pasta with meat sauce, Pasta all'amatriciana, Meat stewed, wild game, Saffron risotto, Hard cheese, spicy cheese, Sliced beef |
| Region | Apulia (Italy) |
| Style | Full-bodied and intense |
| Wine list | Primitivo di Manduria |
From the ancient name of Primitivo, this Primatìa is the summa of the production of Primitivo by the Salento winery Vespa Vignaioli. For its production, the best bunches of the best vines are carefully selected: the pure Primitivo grapes are vinified in red in steel with maceration at controlled temperature. The final refinement phase takes place in Barriques Troncais and Never for 12 months and finally in bottle for another 12 months.
Characteristics of this wine from Puglia
It has a ruby red color with purplish reflections, Fruity and spicy are the olfactory notes that make up the olfactory profile. On the palate it is soft, firm but with excellent balance and good persistence.
Recommended pairings with this red wine from Salento
Try red meat or game dishes: pasta with ragù, risottos, roasts, braised meats. Serve at a temperature of 14-16°C.