Primitivo di Manduria D.O.P.
The noble history of its ancient name embodies what Primitivio di Manduria represents. It asserts itself with its bright ruby color and its most intricate bouquet, soft and moderately dry with gratifying freshness.
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 |