A big & fleshy wine full of chocolate & spice flavours, smooth & very long. Quite delicious! The grapes were destemmed, crushed & underwent cold pre-fermentation maceration. Fermentation took place with indigenous yeasts before being gently pressed. Malolactic fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks which helped to soften the resulting wine, before it was aged for 12 months in fine French oak barrels. In 1962, 19 vine growers from San Marzano whose families had farmed the land for generations, combined their efforts to establish ' Cantine San Marzano'. Through the decades this cooperative has grown significantly, attracting over 1, 200 vine growers. Using modern & technologically advanced vinification techniques they produce elegant wines that pay homage to the ancient Apulian wine traditions. The fusion of time honoured tradition, passion & contemporary techniques, enables this winery to produce wines with distinctive varietal & regional characteristics while reflecting the local terroir. In the Sommelier Wine Awards, San Marzano was awarded European Producer of the Year 2017. Negroamaro 50%, Primitivo 50%. Awards
- Silver, DWWA, 2016. Silver Outstanding, IWSC, 2016. Silver, SWA, 2017. Top 100, Wine Merchant, 2019.
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A deep ruby red with violet reflections & intense aromas of blackcurrants & wild fruits, complemented by subtle notes of spice & thyme. A full-bodied wine, which is charmingly balanced, soft on the palate & full of the flavours of Southern Italy. ...

An intense aroma of plum, cherry & spice, with hints of rosemary & vanilla. A full-bodied wine, soft & balanced, full of ripe fruit flavours through to a savoury finish. Best served with savoury first courses, red meat & game, mature cheese. ...

An intense bouquet of Morello cherry, raisined plum & spicy notes combined with a hint of savoury Mediterranean herbs. Full, warm & generous. ...

Straw yellow colour with golden reflections; intense & persistent aroma, fruity, with ripe peach & passion-fruit scent & with mandarin notes. Fresh wine, easy to drink, balanced & persistent. Excellent as aperitif, & good with starters & fish soup, fresh cheese & pasta with light sauces. ...

Straw yellow with greenish reflections, fine & persistent perlage; intense & pleasant fruity aroma of white peach, floral notes of elder & herbaceous hints of sage. The taste is fresh & crisp, round & well-balanced with a considerable personality & pleasantness. Excellent as aperitif, with fish starters & first courses. ...

Thick ruby red colour; intense & elegant aroma, with notes of cherry enriched with notes of cloves. A full-bodied wine with a pleasantly smooth impact. It reveals a complex ending & striking freshness. Best served with red meat, roasted meat with rich sauces, average mature cheese. ...

Ruby red colour, enriched with violet reflections; opulent fragrance that recalls ripe cherries & plums, with pleasant notes of cocoa & vanilla. A wine of great structure, softened by the heat of the Primitivo, which ends with notes of sweetness long. Serve with
- starters, lamb & game with rich sauces, hard cheeses.
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The Vineyard is based in the countryside around Sava, in the North of Salento, close to the Ionian arc. Greenish yellow colour; intense & persistent notes of white flowers, green apple & honey. This surprising white wine shows a mature richness of aromas together with a pleasant natural freshness. Best served with Seafood, crustaceans & boiled fish dishes with light sauces ...

Exotic flavours of green apple, vanilla pod & botanicals enhanced by lime & jasmine notes with a creamy texture, vibrant & expressive. ...