Primitivo di Manduria
The denomination Primitivo di Manduria DOC is one of the most important and famous in Puglia. The production area includes several municipalities in the province of Brindisi and Taranto. The ampelographic base, also for the Riserva version, is set by the specification in a minimum of 85% of primitive, with a possible balance of a maximum of 15% of other non-aromatic black berried grapes authorized in the provinces of Brindisi and Taranto. The Riserva version must be subjected to an aging period of two years.
The wines of the Primitivo di Manduria DOC denomination are powerful, warm, complex and enveloping reds.