San Gaetano Riserva Primitivo di Manduria DOP

San Gaetano Riserva Primitivo di Manduria DOP (produced by Cantine Due Palme) is an intense ruby red wine with violet reflections, offering a rich bouquet of morello cherry, plum, cocoa, and vanilla. Aged in oak, it is full-bodied, warm, and velvety, with well-structured tannins, a high alcohol content (14–15% vol), and a long, fruity, spicy finish.
Key Tasting Notes
  • Appearance: Deep ruby red with purple or violet highlights.
  • Aroma: Intense, featuring ripe red fruits (black cherry, plum), vanilla, cocoa powder, dark spices, and occasionally balsamic or cocoa notes.
  • Palate: Enveloping, soft, and balanced, with strong structure, moderate tannins, and a slight residual sugar feel that makes it very accessible.
  • Finish: Long and persistent, often described as spicy and fruity.
Details and Pairings
  • Grape: 100% Primitivo di Manduria.
  • Region: Puglia (Manduria), Italy.
  • Ageing: Aged in French and American oak barriques.
  • Food Pairings: Excellent with roasted meats, baked lamb, stews with spicy sauces, and aged cheeses.
  • Serving Temperature: 18°C.
  • This Riserva is highly regarded for its intense, opulent style, often earning accolades for its complex and velvety texture.