COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
100% Primitivo
PRODUCER
Leone De Castris
REGION
Puglia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Villa Santera Primitivo di Manduria DOC is a 100% Primitivo wine from the Puglia region of Italy, produced by Leone De Castris. The wine originates from the Primitivo di Manduria DOC appellation, located in the Salento peninsula. The name 'Villa Santera' is derived from an historic family estate. Leone De Castris, founded in 1665, is one of Puglia's oldest wineries, known for producing Italy's first bottled rosé. This wine represents a concentrated and layered expression of Primitivo from its designated classic zone.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€17
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Villa Santera' refers to an ancient, historic farm and villa owned by the Leone De Castris family.
Fact 02
Leone De Castris produced Italy's first bottled and marketed rosé wine in 1943, named 'Five Roses'.
Fact 03
The average age of the vines used for this wine is approximately 40 years.
Fact 04
The Primitivo di Manduria DOC was established in 1974.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Villa Santera Primitivo di Manduria DOC is produced from 100% Primitivo grapes. The grapes are harvested in early September, sometimes with a brief period of over-ripening on the vine. Maceration and fermentation are conducted at controlled temperatures of 20-22°C for 10-15 days. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for at least six months in barrels and then spends a minimum of three months aging in the bottle before release. The vineyard utilizes cordon spur training, with an average vine age of 40 years, planted at a density of 5,500 vines per hectare, and yields are managed at 6 tonnes per hectare.
