Conte di Campiano Primitivo di Manduria

Winemaker Conte di Campiano on the winery

“We craft our wines with respect for Italian winemaking traditions and the individual character of the grape varieties we work with. Conte di Campiano is rooted in Italy’s winemaking heritage, combining traditional vinification methods with modern techniques. For our red wines, we pay particular attention to grape ripeness and the careful extraction of colour, aromas and tannins. Controlled-temperature fermentation allows us to manage the process precisely and express the fruit at its best. Our aim is to create wines with distinctive character, a smooth structure and generous flavour.”

And on Puglia, Italy

“Our Primitivo di Manduria comes from southern Puglia, in the provinces of Taranto and Brindisi, where the vineyards benefit from abundant sunshine and the cooling influence of the sea. The soils range from clay to calcareous and stony ground. Primitivo ripens early and develops concentrated fruit under these conditions. After harvesting, we ferment the grapes on their skins in stainless-steel tanks, with frequent pump-overs to extract colour and supple tannins. The wine then rests and matures for at least six months. The result is a full-bodied, rounded red with ripe red fruit, cherry, cocoa, liquorice and vanilla.”