2019 San Marzano 60 Sessantanni Old Vines Primitivo di Manduria, Puglia

San Marzano 60 Sessantanni Old Vines Primitivo di Manduria is a bold and luxurious red wine from Puglia, showcasing the power and richness of Primitivo, the region’s flagship grape. Sourced from 60-year-old bush vines in Manduria, this wine captures the intense concentration and complexity that only old vines can offer. San Marzano, a cooperative founded in 1962, has become one of Puglia’s most celebrated producers, blending tradition with modern techniques to create wines of remarkable depth and character.

Deep ruby with garnet highlights, the wine opens with an intense bouquet of ripe blackberries, dark plums, and black cherries, layered with notes of cocoa, sweet spices, and vanilla from aging in French and American oak. The palate is full-bodied and velvety, offering rich dark fruit flavors with hints of licorice, coffee, and dried herbs. Silky tannins and balanced acidity give structure, while a touch of balsamic complexity adds freshness. The long, warming finish leaves traces of dark chocolate and cloves.

60 Sessantanni is a perfect companion for slow-cooked meats, lamb shanks, and rich pasta dishes such as oxtail ragù. Its intensity and depth also make it a fantastic match for aged cheeses, grilled steak, or spicy sausages. While approachable now, this wine has the potential to evolve beautifully over the next 8–10 years.

Praised for its quality and consistency, 60 Sessantanni has earned numerous awards and high scores from critics, cementing its status as one of the finest expressions of Primitivo di Manduria.