Cignomoro, Primitivo di Manduria 80 Vecchie Vigne Primitivo 2023

Cignomoro’s 80 Vecchie Vigne Primitivo di Manduria 2023 is a rich, full-bodied red from Puglia, crafted from old Primitivo vines rooted in the region’s famous red soils. Concentrated dark fruit, generous French and American oak ageing, and the warm influence of sun, wind, and sea give this wine a distinctive southern Italian character.

Tasting Notes
The wine shows a deep, intense red colour in the glass. Its complex, persistent nose combines dark, overripe fruit with inviting notes of cinnamon, tobacco, cocoa, and coffee. On the palate, it is compact, rich, and jammy, with a generous texture and a long finish marked by vanilla and chocolate. Although already approachable, the wine’s concentration and oak structure should allow it to develop further over the next several years. With time, the fruit is likely to become more integrated while the spicy, cocoa-like nuances gain additional complexity.

Production
The grapes come from the red soils between Manduria and Carosino in Puglia, an area shaped by a warm Mediterranean climate and the moderating influence of coastal breezes. Healthy grapes are crushed and fermented in small vessels at a consistent, controlled temperature, followed by more than a month of skin contact and maceration in stainless-steel tanks. The wine then spends 12 months in a combination of new and second-use, medium-toasted French and American oak barrels, followed by a further four months of bottle ageing in the cellar.

Food & Serving
A natural match for roasted and stewed meats, the wine also works beautifully with grilled lamb, rich ragù, slow-cooked beef, and strongly flavoured or spicy cheeses. Serve slightly below room temperature, around 16–18°C. Decanting for 30–60 minutes is recommended, particularly when serving the wine young, to soften its structure and open up its aromatic profile.

Producer
Cignomoro is a family-owned winery focused on expressing the character of Puglia through carefully chosen vineyards and considered winemaking. The estate deliberately selected the area between Manduria and Carosino, believing that its red soils and Mediterranean conditions can produce wines with a clear sense of place. Modern vinification techniques are combined with a respect for natural rhythms and traditional vineyard values, placing Cignomoro among the notable producers of Puglia.

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