San Marzano Sessantanni 60 Years Primitivo di Manduria 2020

The Sessantanni Primitivo from Apulia is one of the best Italian 

🍷 San Marzano Sessantanni 60 Anni Primitivo di Manduria 2020

An exceptional red wine from Apulia, made from vines over 60 years old. The Sessantanni impressively demonstrates the depth and elegance that the indigenous Primitivo grape variety can achieve. Its concentrated fruit, Mediterranean warmth, and powerful yet smooth structure make it one of the most distinctive wines of its region.

🥂 Production & Style
Grape Variety: Primitivo
Region / Appellation: Apulia – Primitivo di Manduria DOC
Aging / Production Method: After fermentation, the wine first matures in French barriques and is then transferred to large Slavonian oak barrels; this two-stage aging gives it depth, structure, and an elegant spiciness
Special Features: Grapes from vines over 60 years old, special fruit concentration, powerful style with balanced wood aromas

👃 Sensory Profile
Color: deep dark ruby red, almost opaque
Nose: stewed cherries, blackberries, nuances of tobacco and smoke, balsamic accents
Palate: full-bodied and powerful, characterized by cocoa, roasted coffee beans, and warm spice notes; velvety, elegant texture
Style & Impression: intense, silky, and deep – a harmonious Primitivo with pronounced finesse and a long finish

✨ Conclusion
The San Marzano Sessantanni Primitivo di Manduria 2020 is an impressive combination of rich fruit, spicy depth, and smooth mellowness. A powerful, elegant wine that clearly reflects the character of the old vines and delights both lovers of Mediterranean red wines and discerning connoisseurs.