Masseria Borgo dei Trulli, Roselle Primitivo di Manduria 2024

Masseria Borgo dei Trulli Roselle Primitivo di Manduria 2024 is a rich, full-bodied red from Puglia, made entirely from Primitivo. It combines ripe dark fruit, silky tannins and Mediterranean spice with a subtle oak influence, delivering the generous warmth of southern Italy while retaining enough freshness for balance. Produced near Maruggio in the Manduria area, it showcases the characteristic intensity and approachable style for which Primitivo di Manduria is known.

Tasting Notes
Deep and richly coloured in the glass, Roselle opens with an intense, enticing bouquet of ripe blackberries, blackcurrants and plums. Behind the fruit, notes of Mediterranean herbs and refined spices add complexity, while a discreet touch of oak brings additional depth. The palate is full-bodied, juicy and velvety, with concentrated flavours of blackberry, blackcurrant and mature plum complemented by warming spice and a delicate hint of toasted wood. Its tannins are soft and mature, making the wine smooth and accessible despite its power. The finish is long and persistent, marked by dark fruit, ripe plum and spice. Enjoyable now for its generous fruit and texture, it should also develop well over the short term when properly stored.

Production
The Primitivo grapes come from low-yielding vineyards in Roselle, near Maruggio in Puglia. The 25- to 35-year-old vines are trained using the traditional Alberello Pugliese bush-vine method and the grapes are harvested by hand at the end of August. Following fermentation, 40% of the wine matures for eight months in new French and American oak barrels, while the remaining 60% is aged in stainless steel. This combination adds structure and spicy depth while preserving the ripe, expressive character of the Primitivo fruit.

Food & Serving
A natural partner for grilled beef, barbecued ribs, lamb and hearty slow-cooked dishes, Roselle also works beautifully with rich Italian pasta dishes and mature cheeses. Serve slightly below room temperature, around 16–18°C. Decanting is not essential, but a brief decant of 20–30 minutes can help open the wine and integrate its oak and fruit flavours.

Producer
Masseria Borgo dei Trulli produces wines that reflect the warm, generous character of Puglia, with a particular focus on the region’s expressive Primitivo style. For Roselle, traditional bush vines, low yields and careful hand harvesting are combined with a balanced maturation approach, allowing the wine to offer both concentration and freshness. Specific details about the estate’s history and wider achievements are not available.

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