| Country | |
|---|---|
| Region | Puglia |
| Grape Variety | Primitivo |
| Producer | San Marzano |
| Certification | Sustainable |
Primitivo di Manduria Riserva “Anniversario 62” – San Marzano
£29.80
A deep and intense ruby red wine. The nose is broad and complex, rich in aromas of ripe plums, cherry jam, and tobacco, lightly spiced.
On the palate, it is full-bodied, smooth, and rich in noble tannins. The finish is long and elegant, offering notes of cocoa, coffee, and vanilla.
Perfect with red meats, game, and hearty pasta dishes.
Created to celebrate the founding year of Cantine San Marzano (1962), this Riserva is aged for 18 months in French oak barriques.
It fully expresses the strength and richness of Primitivo grapes, harvested in a slightly overripe state. An intense and complex wine, with great body, smoothness, and remarkable persistence.
91 pts James Suckling
Availability: In stock
Colour
Ruby
FLAVOURS
Oak
Red fruit
Spice
Black fruit
Palate
Sweetness
Acidity
Tannins
Body
Abv
13.5%
Serve At
18°
Food Pairing
Barbeque
Beef
Wild game meat
Cheese (hard, mature)
Primitivo di Manduria riserva "Anniversario 62", Why We Love It and Why You’ll Love It Too!
Made to mark the founding of Cantine San Marzano in 1962. Primitivo di Manduria Riserva “Anniversario 62” is more than a wine. It’s the celebration of a community, a milestone in the story of those farmers who dared to believe in their land.
It’s powerful but never overwhelming, rich but always smooth. A wine that feels like a special occasion, even when it’s just a quiet dinner at home.
It reminds us that when people come together for a dream, magic happens. You’ll taste it too: a wine made with history, heart, and hope.
San Marzano
San Marzano’s journey began in a small town nestled in the heart of the Primitivo di Manduria DOP, a strip of land kissed by two seas. Here, in 1962, 19 winemakers united to form the winery. At the time, the Primitivo di Manduria had not yet earned global recognition, but these pioneers chased a shared dream.
In 1996, the cooperative’s dedication enabled the purchase of a modern bottling facility, paving the way for their first bottled wines. This marked a turning point, shifting from bulk production to building a recognised brand. Today, San Marzano brings the flavours of Salento to the world, one bottle at a time.
Primitivo di Manduria
Primitivo is a red grape variety grown across Puglia. It has found its ideal habitat especially in two areas: the red soils of the Taranto Province and the hills around Gioia del Colle in the Bari Province.
Manduria is considered the spiritual home of Primitivo.
The DOC designation was introduced in 1974, making it one of the oldest among the 28 DOCs located in Italy’s heel.
The name “Primitivo” comes from the Italian word Primaticcio, meaning “the first to ripen.” In fact, it is one of the earliest grape varieties to be harvested in Italy, usually picked in August.
Primitivo naturally reaches high alcohol levels. Historically, it was used to strengthen more famous wines produced in France and northern Italy.
Known as Zinfandel in the USA, the two grape varieties were confirmed to be genetically identical in 1994.
