Masseria Borgo dei Trulli, Lucale Appassimento Primitivo 2024

Masseria Borgo dei Trulli’s Lucale Appassimento Primitivo is a richly expressive red from sun-drenched Puglia, crafted to deliver depth, softness, and unmistakable southern Italian character. Made in the appassimento style, it offers concentrated flavour and a velvety texture, while the estate’s focus on local growers and vegan-friendly winemaking adds a modern, thoughtful edge to its traditional roots.

Tasting Notes
Deep and inviting in the glass, this Primitivo typically shows a dense ruby core with a ripe, polished appearance. The nose is intense and fruit-driven, with aromas of cherry, raspberry, and redcurrant layered with subtle floral notes and a gentle hint of lavender. On the palate, it is full-bodied, supple, and velvety, with flavours of rosehip, raspberry, and candied fruit unfolding in a smooth, generous style. The appassimento influence adds extra concentration and warmth, giving the wine a rounded, plush finish that is made for immediate enjoyment, though it can also hold its appeal over the next few years.

Production
This wine comes from Puglia in southern Italy, an area shaped by warm Mediterranean sunshine, beneficial coastal influence from the Ionian Sea, and vineyards rooted in distinctive local soils around Manduria and Sava. Orion Wines and Masseria Borgo dei Trulli work with small local growers and older vineyard sites, selecting fruit that can achieve both ripeness and character. The appassimento method lends the wine its concentrated style, while the cellar approach is designed to preserve fruit purity and keep the wine fully vegan-friendly.

Food & Serving
Lucale Appassimento Primitivo is a natural match for rich, flavourful dishes such as grilled lamb, beef stews, roast pork, baked aubergine, mature cheeses, and tomato-based pasta dishes. Serve it slightly below room temperature, around 16–18°C, to keep the fruit fresh and the texture balanced. Decanting for 20–30 minutes can help open the aromas and soften the wine’s generous structure.

Producer
Masseria Borgo dei Trulli is part of the Orion Wines project, created to highlight the potential of Puglia through partnerships with local winegrowers and a focus on native southern Italian styles. The estate produces a broad range of wines, along with gin and extra virgin olive oil, and is known for combining regional identity with a modern, sustainable approach. Its vegan-friendly wines and commitment to working with historic vineyards have helped build a distinctive profile in the region.

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