Passo del Cardinale Primitivo di Manduria, Paolo Leo
Passo del Cardinale Primitivo di Manduria, Paolo Leo is a off-dry, very full-bodied red from Primitivo (Primitivo di Manduria, Italy), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with steak, beef stew, chilli con carne, lamb.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tagaro, Pinataro Primitivo di Manduria 2023 Tagaro Pinataro · Puglia | £16.80 | |||
| San Marzano, Talò Primitivo di Manduria 2023 San Marzano · Puglia | £14.75 | |||
| Lirica Primitivo di Manduria 2023 Produttori Di Manduria · Puglia | £19.99 | |||
| Varvaglione Cosimo Varvaglione Primitivo di Manduria 2021 Varvaglione · Puglia | £20.39 |
With a deep ruby color and a pronounced bouquet of black berries, mainly cassis and black currant, with notes of liquorice and coconut. This is a full-bodied and balanced red with velvety tannins and a perfect acidity; lingering finish of forest fruits and spices jam. Primitivo grapes ripen very early, which explains its name. Interestingly, just 20 days after the harvest, Primitivo vines produce new grapes, traditionally called "second harvest"; these younger bunches are used by the winemaker to increase the freshness and acidity of these bold wines, given as a result a perfectly well-balanced red wine.