Primitivo di Manduria D.O.P.
Technical Data
Grape:Primitivo 100%Production area: limited in Manduria district, nearby the town of Sorani
Soil type: black earth mixed with medium consistency tufaceous layers
Vine growing type: supported alberello
Support system: mt.1.90 X 1.20
Vineyard average age: 50 years
Average production / hectare: 60/70 quintals of grapes
Vintage: first decade of September
Grape harvesting method: manual
Alcohol: 15% vol.
Color: ruby red with garnet reflections.
Bouquet: outstanding bilberry , tamarind , herbal hints.
Taste: elegant, harmonious and velvety.
Serving temperature (celsius): 15°-18° c
Recommended: with lasagne, red meat
Awards
- “PIRRO VARONE” 2015 – Gold medal and Club 90+ with 91/100 al Gilbert & Gaillard International Competition 2017
- “PIRRO VARONE” 2016 – Gold medal and Club 90+ with 90/100 al Gilbert & Gaillard International Competition 2017
- “PIRRO VARONE” 2012 – Gold medal and Club 90+ with 90/100 al Gilbert & Gaillard International Competition 2016
- “PIRRO VARONE” 2011 – Gold Medal Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2014
- “PIRRO VARONE” 2011 – Gold Medal at Selections Mondiales des Vins Canada 2014
- “PIRRO VARONE” 2011 – Bronze Medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2014
- “PIRRO VARONE” 2011 – Bronze Medal International Wine Challenge 2014
- “PIRRO VARONE” 2011 awarded with Gran Menzione at VINITALY 2014
- “PIRRO VARONE” 2008 awarded with double gold medal at CWSA Best Value 2014
- “PIRRO VARONE” 2010 awarded with silver medal at China Sommeliers WINE & SPITITS Challenge 2013
- “PIRRO VARONE” 2010 awarded with silver medal at Decanter World Wine Awards 2013
- “PIRRO VARONE” 2010 awarded with Gran Menzione at 20° Concorso Enologico Internazionale VINITALY 2012
- “PIRRO VARONE” 2008 awarded with Silver Medal 2011 Edition of Concorso enologico internazionale “La Selezione del Sindaco”
- “PIRRO VARONE” 2008 awarded with Gran Menzione at 19° Concorso Enologico Internazionale VINITALY 2011
- “PIRRO VARONE” 2008 awarded with Diploma al merito al 3° Concorso Enologico Nazionale “Vini del Mediterraneo” di Lamezia Terme
- “PIRRO VARONE” 2008 -1st prize – technical jury: best Primitivo e 3rd prize best organic wine at Radici Festival dei Vitigni Autoctoni
- “PIRRO VARONE” 2008 – Silver Medal 2010 Edition of Concorso enologico internazionale “La Selezione del Sindaco”
- “PIRRO VARONE”2007 – Top Top Hundred 2009 selected by “Club di Papillon”
- “PIRRO VARONE” 2006 – Grand Gold Medal Vinitaly 2008
Guides and Ratings
| PIRRO VARONE 2010: | 4 grappoli BIBENDA DUEMILAVINI 2013 2 Bicchieri GAMBERO ROSSO 2013 |
| PIRRO VARONE 2009: | 4 grappoli DUEMILAVINI 2012 |
| PIRRO VARONE 2008: | 4 grappoli DUEMILAVINI 2011 Luca Maroni 85 punti Wine Spectator 86 punti |
| PIRRO VARONE 2007: | 4 grappoli DUEMILAVINI 2010 Luca Maroni 89 punti 15,5 Guida dell’Espresso |
| PIRRO VARONE 2006: | 4 grappoli DUEMILAVINI 2009 |
