I Muri Primitivo 2023
Product Information
Country Italy
Region Puglia
Grape Variety Primitivo
Vintage 2023
ABV 14%
Discover the bold taste of Puglia with the 2024 Vigneti del Salento ‘I Muri’ Primitivo, An expressive, full-bodied red wine from Puglia. Sourced from premium vineyards in the communes of Manduria and Sava, this Primitivo is crafted from low-yield vines, including a portion of old bush vines over 20 years old. Grown at elevations of 70–100 meters on iron-rich calcareous clay soils, the grapes benefit from optimal ripening conditions that enhance their concentration and complexity.
Despite challenging spring weather, alternating northern and southern winds helped to maintain grape health and flavour intensity, resulting in a vintage of excellent quality. The grapes undergo gentle destemming and pressing, followed by 10 days of temperature-controlled maceration and fermentation. The wine is aged in seasoned American and French oak barriques after malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks.
This Primitivo wine offers a deep ruby red colour with violet hues, aromas of ripe red berries, and a rich, velvety mouthfeel. Expect smooth tannins and bold fruit-forward flavours that linger on the palate, perfect for pairing with grilled meats, aged cheeses, or hearty Italian pasta dishes.
Discover Vigneti del Salento – Premium Puglian Wines by the Fantini Group
Vigneti del Salento is a prestigious wine label under the renowned Fantini Group, founded by Valentino Sciotti in 1994. Known for producing high-quality wines from Abruzzo and Southern Italy, Fantini has expanded its expertise to the sun-drenched vineyards of Salento, Puglia, where rich soils and Mediterranean breezes create ideal conditions for exceptional winemaking.
Crafted in two boutique wineries in the province of Taranto, these wines are brought to life by local winemaker Danilo Gizzi and expert consultant Filippo Baccalaro, a seasoned oenologist from Piemonte. With nearly 20 years of winemaking experience in Puglia, Filippo is passionate about showcasing the ripe, full-bodied flavours of native Puglian grapes using minimal intervention and traditional methods.
