SUD Primitivo Merlot Salento 2022 – San Marzano

🍷 SUD Primitivo Merlot Salento – San Marzano
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The SUD Primitivo–Merlot from San Marzano combines the power of Southern Italian Primitivo with the soft, round structure of Merlot. The warm climate of Salento gives the wine its ripe, juicy fruit, while the cuvée as a whole shows a harmonious, Mediterranean character – full-bodied, soft, and pleasantly accessible.
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🥂 Production & Style
Grape varieties: Primitivo, Merlot
Region / Appellation: Salento, Apulia
Aging / Production method: Temperature-controlled fermentation; aging in stainless steel to emphasize freshness and fruitiness
Special features: Mediterranean warmth ensures ripe fruit, soft tannins, and a harmonious body
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👃 Sensory Profile
Color: Deep ruby red
Nose: Black cherry, plum, blackberry, subtle vanilla and spice notes
Palate: Full-bodied, round and soft with dense fruit, mild acidity and smooth tannins
Style & impression: Fruity, spicy, full-bodied – warm, soft and harmonious
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✨ Conclusion
A Mediterranean red wine with plenty of fruit, a soft structure, and full warmth. The SUD Primitivo–Merlot is an accessible, harmonious wine that presents the typical style of Salento – powerful, round, and pleasantly soft.