“Villa Santera” Primitivo di Manduria DOC 2023

Leone de Castris | Puglia
Leone de Castris | Via Senatore de Castris | IT 73015 Salice Salentino

15064123 · 0,75 l · 18,53 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Manduria is one of Apulia's most prestigious Primitivo regions, and Villa Santera lives up to this reputation with international acclaim – a Primitivo that has made its mark on the global stage without losing its Apulian soul. The vines, averaging forty years old, are rooted in loamy-clay soil and trained using the spur pruning method, with 5,500 vines per hectare. Harvest takes place early, in the first ten days of September, with a deliberately low yield of 6 tonnes per hectare. Maceration and fermentation take place at 20 to 22°C to preserve the fruit and character without over-emphasising them. This is followed by a deliberate period of rest: six months in large wooden casks, where the wine gains depth without being dominated by toasty aromas, followed by at least a further three months in the bottle before it leaves the estate.

The bouquet offers an intense interplay of red fruits and sweet spices. On the palate, it is full-bodied and velvety, structured and elegant, with a warm, lingering finish that brings Manduria to the fore with every sip. SUPERIORE.DE

"A deep ruby red colour with a dense core. On the nose, aromas of dark berries and pepper, along with a slight sweet spiciness of cinnamon and liquorice. Firm on the palate, with pronounced, soft tannins, medium to full body, and a lingering finish." Falstaff

"Cassis and black cherry fruit flavors are accented by bay leaf, blood orange pith and black tea in this fresh, medium-bodied red. Balanced and silky in texture, with light, supple tannins firming the herb-laced finish." Wine Spectator