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Primitivo Salento TATU VARVAGLIONE
Item code 5283
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Prizes and awards
| Sommelier score | 90/100 | 2025 |
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Features
| Winery | VARVAGLIONE |
| Denomination | Salento Igp |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Grapes | 90% Primitivo, 10% Aglianico |
| Alcohol content | 14,00% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Winery headquarter | VARVAGLIONE - Leporano (TA) - Contrada Santa Lucia snc |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Cold cuts and salami, Chicken nuggets, Cannelloni, Gnocchi al ragù, Grilled meat, Risotto |
| Region | Apulia (Italy) |
| Style | Medium-bodied and fragrant |
| Wine list | Puglia Igt |
Wine description
Created as a tribute to Angelo, second son of the founder of the Varvaglione winery, this Primitivo Salento is made from Primitivo and Aglianico grapes. Vinification takes place in temperature-controlled maceration at a temperature of 26-28 C°. Malolactic fermentation is followed by ageing in French tonneaux for a minimum of 3 months.
Characteristics of this wine from Apulia
It has an intense red colour with violet hues. The olfactory notes evoke ripe red fruits and spices while on the palate it is strong and decisive and impresses with its beautiful persistence on the finish.
Recommended pairings with this Apulian red wine
Perfect with first courses with meat sauces but also with game and mature cheeses. serve at a temperature of 16-18 C°.
