San Marzano Talo Primitivo di Manduria 2023

San Marzano Talo Primitivo di Manduria 2023 is a rich, sun-drenched red from the heart of Apulia, crafted from old-vine Primitivo grown near the Ionian coast. This cuvée is dedicated to the many small growers who tend their vines like gardens, each plot carrying the story and surname of a local family. Talo stands out for its generous, velvety fruit, Mediterranean warmth, and a polished modern style that still respects Manduria’s deep-rooted tradition with Primitivo.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2023 Talo Primitivo di Manduria shows a deep, almost opaque ruby-red color with violet highlights at the rim. The nose is immediately enticing, offering ripe dark cherries, plum jam, and blackberries layered with notes of sweet spice, vanilla, cocoa, and a hint of dried fig and Mediterranean herbs. On the palate, it is full-bodied and plush, with a soft, rounded texture and silky tannins that wrap around flavors of black cherry, ripe plum, and blackberry compote. Subtle hints of licorice, chocolate, and toasted oak add depth without overwhelming the ripe fruit core. The finish is long, warming, and slightly savory, with a touch of sweet spice and balancing freshness that keeps it from feeling heavy. Enjoy it now for its opulent fruit, or cellar for 4–6 years to allow the tannins and oak to integrate further and the tertiary notes of leather and dried fruits to emerge.

Production
The grapes for San Marzano Talo Primitivo di Manduria are sourced from selected vineyards in Manduria, in the Salento area of Apulia, where hot, sunny days, cooling sea breezes, and poor, rocky soils help naturally concentrate flavor in the Primitivo grapes. Many of these parcels are small, family-tended plots, harvested by hand to ensure careful selection of only the healthiest, ripest clusters. In the cellar, the must undergoes temperature-controlled fermentation to preserve aromatic purity and fruit intensity, followed by maturation in oak barrels to round out the tannins and add gentle notes of vanilla and spice while retaining the characteristic richness and juiciness of Primitivo di Manduria.

Food & Serving
This Primitivo is a natural match for boldly flavored dishes such as grilled or braised meats, barbecue, slow-cooked beef ragu, lamb shanks, and hearty stews, as well as aged hard cheeses and richly seasoned pasta or pizza with sausage. Serve at 16–18°C (60–64°F) to highlight both its lush fruit and savory complexity. Decanting for 30–45 minutes before serving helps the wine open up, softening the tannins and allowing the layered aromas of dark fruit and spice to fully express themselves.

Producer
Cantine San Marzano was founded in 1962 by a group of local growers in the village of San Marzano in Apulia, and has since become one of the key forces behind the renaissance of Southern Italian wines. Working closely with hundreds of small family vineyards, the winery blends generations of local know-how with modern winemaking to elevate the quality and reputation of Primitivo di Manduria on the world stage. The Talo line pays tribute to these families and their deeply rooted traditions, and San Marzano has earned international acclaim and numerous awards for its ability to combine authenticity, sense of place, and contemporary, polished drinkability.

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