Vigne Vecchie Leggenda Primitivo di Manduria

Winemaker Vigneti del Salento on the winery

“We work in southern Italy, where we focus on the richness of local grape varieties and the character of our region. In Puglia, abundant sunshine and a warm climate provide ideal conditions for grapes with ripe fruit and a distinctive personality. At the same time, craftsmanship is essential to balance power and concentration with softness and harmony. Through our wines, we aim to express the authentic character of southern Italy, combining careful grape selection with thoughtful ageing to create depth and expression.”

And on Puglia, Italy

“Our Leggenda comes from Manduria in Puglia, a region particularly suited to Primitivo. The wine is made from hand-harvested grapes grown on old vines at least 75 years old. These vines produce relatively small yields, resulting in exceptional concentration and intensity. We give the grapes an extended period of skin contact during fermentation to develop colour, flavour and structure. The wine then matures for twelve months in French and American oak barrels. The result is a powerful, full-bodied Primitivo with ripe plums, black cherries and blackberries, complemented by notes of tobacco, vanilla, cocoa and coffee. Rich and smooth, with fine tannins and a long finish.”