Felline Primitivo di Manduria

Primitivo di Manduria, Italy

The elegant face of Primitivo di Manduria — Gregory Perrucci's alberello old-vine Primitivo from deep terra rossa, more restrained and precise than the Sessantanni hedonism. Dark plum, blueberry, dried herbs, tobacco, and the characteristic southern Italian warmth softened by careful winemaking. More food-friendly than many Primitivo; develops well over 5-7 years. The introduction to understanding the variety's genuine potential.

Pairing intelligence

• main: The Apulian tradition of lamb stew and its regional red — Primitivo's dark plum and tobacco bridges the stew's slow-cooked richness; olives' bitterness contrasts the wine's sweetness; capers bridge the wine's Mediterranean herb character
• starter: The Puglia summer table — burrata's cream against Primitivo is a contrast pairing that works beautifully; the wine's dark fruit and richness is offset by the cheese's milky freshness; tomatoes' acidity bridges both extremes; basil bridges the Mediterranean herb