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Le Vigne di Sammarco Argivo - Primitivo di Manduria Riserva DOP
Description
Powerful full-bodied red wine with ripe fruit tones and spicy hints from Puglia
Powerful full-bodied red wine
ARGIVO Primitivo di Manduria Riserva DOP
A monumental red wine Powerful oak aged and aristocratic
The ARGIVO is the absolute crème de la crème from Puglia This wine bears the prestigious title Riserva which means it has been aged for a long time for an unprecedented depth The grapes come from Manduria the one true Grand Cru area for Primitivo and grow on old Alberello vines (short bushes) This is no ordinary wine this is an experience of pure craftsmanship and passion
⭐ An Award Winner of World Class
The Argivo is internationally recognized as a top wine The ratings speak for themselves
- Vivino Score: ⭐ 4.3 / 5.0 (Exceptionally high) Belongs to the top 1% of all wines in the world on Vivino
- Mundus Vini: 🥇 Winner of the Gold Medal (often awarded multiple times)
- Luca Maroni: Consistently scores extremely high (97-98 points) for its perfect concentration and smoothness
- Berliner Wein Trophy: 🥇 Gold
🍷 Flavor Profile Complexity in every glass
Prepare yourself for an “aristocratic elegance” This wine continuously changes in the glass
- Color: Deep dark and impenetrable ruby red
- Aroma: An intense and lush bouquet It starts with sweet cherry jam (amarena) and anise followed by rich layers of dark chocolate coffee tobacco and a refreshing hint of eucalyptus and balsam In the background a subtle smokiness
- Taste: On the palate powerful decisive and juicy Despite its strength the wine is velvety smooth thanks to the perfect tannins The finish is endlessly long with a surprisingly fresh menthol-like touch
🍽️ Culinary Combinations (Gastronomy)
A wine of this caliber calls for rich flavorful dishes
- Stews: Classic Ossobuco braised in red wine or pulled beef
- Game: Perfect with duck breast hare stew or pasta with game ragout
- Grill: Lamb chops or a hearty steak from the grill
- Tip: Also delicious as a “meditation wine” with a piece of dark chocolate or a cigar
📝 Specifications & Oak Aging
For the connoisseur who wants to know why this wine is so special
- Grape variety: 100% Primitivo (from old vines)
- Origin: Manduria (Taranto) the best zone for Primitivo
- Harvest: Very late (end of August/September) for maximum ripeness
- Vinification: Long maceration on the skins (15-18 days) for extraction of color and flavor
- Oak aging: No less than 12 months in French oak barriques (Allier) followed by 6 months of rest in stainless steel
- Serving temperature: 18°C (We recommend opening the bottle an hour in advance)
| Brand | Le Vigne di Sammarco |
32.95