Exactly what I wanted
Grabbed it on a recommendation from the shop and I am glad I did. The finish is much longer than I expected.
Sabrina L. · Aug 1, 2026 · Verified purchase
Puglia · Castel del Monte
Cantine Salento Vecchio Primitivo di Manduria Riserva
Cantine Salento Vecchio · 2021 · Primitivo di Manduria DOC
4.5 (18)In stock
$67.99
Add 5 more and the price drops to $62.55 a bottle — six-bottle price.
1
132 in stock across Irving Retail and the DFW Warehouse · ships in 1–2 business days
Old bush vines, real depth. Round and easy on the palate. The tannin is firm and needs food or air.
- Varietal
- Primitivo
- Appellation
- Primitivo di Manduria DOC
- Type
- Red
- Alcohol
- 14.2% · 750ml
Best for
From the importer
Why we buy this one.
Higher ground at Gioia del Colle, where 400 meters of altitude buys the wine its freshness. Twelve months in used French barriques, then a year in bottle before release. Serve it a touch cooler than you think — around 15°C is right.
Pour it with
- Pizza margherita
- Grilled lamb
- Braised short rib
Tasting profile
- Body
- Acidity
- Tannin
- Fruit
Reviews
What people said.
4.5 average from 18 ratings
Exactly what I wanted
Not a shy wine — give it twenty minutes in a decanter and it opens right up.
James R. · Jul 7, 2026 · Verified purchase
Perfect with Sunday dinner
Paired it with a slow-cooked ragù and it was close to perfect. Will be reordering by the case.
Samuel R. · Jul 3, 2026 · Verified purchase
Wine similar to this
If you like this, you will like these.
More from Puglia
