In 1962, 19 winemakers, determined to demonstrate the high potential of wines from Salento, founded “Cantine San Marzano”. A long time has passed since then, yet their old vines still produce rare and precious grapes of intense, elegant Primitivo that ages well.
Double Gold Medal - New Zealand International Wine Show 2020
Gold Medal Berliner Wein Trophy 2021 (summer tasting)
Gold Medal Japan Awards 2021
Gold Medal Singapore Wines Awards 2021
Gold Medal Mundus Vini 2021 Spring Tasting
1st Best Red Wine of Italy 98 points
Annuario Dei Migliori Vini Italian Luca Maroni 2021
Aged in French and American oak barriques for 18 months
Very intense and elegant ruby red colour; broad and complex fruity fragrance with hints of plum, cherry jam and tobacco, slightly spicy; a full-bodied wine, smooth and rich in tannins, with an finish that offers notes of cocoa, coffee and vanilla. Best served with richly flavoured first courses, red meat and game.