Paradiso 1954 Puglia Primitivo

Winemaker Cantine Paradiso on the winery

“Our family winery was founded in 1954 by our grandfather, Angelo Paradiso, in Cerignola in northern Puglia. What began as a way for a farming family to make a living grew into a winery known for its characterful wines from southern Italy. Today, the third generation is at the helm. We work with traditional local grape varieties such as Primitivo, Negroamaro and Nero di Troia. Above all, we want our wines to express the richness, ripeness and warm personality of Puglia.”

And on Puglia, Italy

“For our 1954, we select the finest Primitivo grapes from vineyards around Cerignola. The clay and limestone soils, combined with the warm Mediterranean climate, produce grapes with excellent ripeness and concentration. After harvesting, the destemmed grapes ferment in stainless steel tanks, with skin maceration lasting around two to three weeks. The wine then spends twelve months ageing in oak barriques, followed by further resting in stainless steel and bottle. The result is a powerful, full-bodied Primitivo with aromas of ripe berries, dried plums, clove and mocha. Oak adds depth and warm spice, while the tannins remain beautifully integrated.”