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Early-ripening Primitivo grapes flourish in southern Italy's warm Puglia region, where a recent trend toward quality-focused production provides perceptive wine lovers with ambitious new releases. La Pruina embraces this direction with a flavorful 2021 Primitivo di Manduria that delivers smooth layers of baked red fruit, leather, balsamic, and spice notes.
Member Rating: 91
Tech NotesWine DetailsLuca Maroni
Unit Size
750.00 ML
Varietal
Primitivo
Vintage
2021
Grape
Primitivo
Country
Italy
Appellation
Primitivo di Manduria
Region
Puglia
Alcohol Content
14.00%
By La Pruina
Primitivo di Manduria
Wine Details
Grape Variety: Primitivo
Production Area: Primitivo di Manduria D.O.P., provinces of Taranto and Brindisi
Terroir: Very red soil, rich in iron oxides upon a layer of calcareous rock
Vinification
Destemming and crushing of the grapes, thermo-controlled alcoholic fermentation with skin contact. Pressing and malolactic fermentation. Aging for about six months.
Tasting Notes
Ruby red color with purple highlights. Intense and fruity bouquet, with notes of cherry and plum, spicy with hints of tobacco and leather. Soft palate, complex, and long finish.
Food Pairing
Ideal with savory first courses, carpaccio, grilled meat, cheese, and salami
Service
Serving Temperature: 16-18 degrees C; decant 10 minutes before serving
Alcohol: 14.00%
[Information provided by V and N Cellars]
Primitivo di Manduria 2021
La Pruina Vini - Apulia
Points: 97
Consistency: 32 - Balance: 33 - Integrity: 32
Type: Red
Category: Primitivo
Tasting Date: 24-05-2022
Volume of Bottle: 0.75 lt
Winery: La Pruina snc
Region: Apulia
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