San Marzano 60 Sessantanni Primitivo di Manduria 2020

San Marzano 60 Sessantanni Primitivo di Manduria 2020 is an iconic, rich, and highly opulent Italian red wine crafted from low-yielding bush vines (alberello) aged at least sixty years old in the heart of the Primitivo di Manduria DOP. Vinified with hand-harvested, late-ripening grapes and aged for 12 months in French and American oak barrels, it displays a deep, dark ruby red color. The complex nose delivers intense aromatics of plum jam, dark cherry preserves, sweet tobacco, cocoa, and subtle hints of vanilla. On the palate, it is full-bodied, velvety, and deeply concentrated, featuring plush tannins and a long, warm, spice-accented finish.

Food Pairing: Pairs wonderfully with braised beef short ribs, roasted lamb shoulder, wild boar ragù, venison, barbecue meats, and sharp, aged cheeses.

91 Points - James Suckling