ES 2021 Igt Salento Primitivo Gianfranco Fino

ES 2021 IGT Salento Primitivo Gianfranco Fino

ES 2021 IGT Salento Primitivo Gianfranco Fino is a red wine from Puglia with a strong character, expressive and deeply connected to the territory of Manduria and Sava. It is made from Primitivo grapes grown in a historic vineyard, worked with very low yields and careful vineyard management, to obtain a wine rich in personality, concentration, and identity. It is a bottle designed for those seeking a great wine from Salento capable of combining power, finesse, and drinkability.

Territory and wine style

The IGT Salento designation tells the story of an area suited for the production of sunny, generous, and intense reds. In this case, the work of Gianfranco Fino enhances a plot of about 8.5 hectares, with vines around 60 years old trained in the bush style on red soil. Harvest takes place at the end of August, with a slight overripening of the grapes on the vine, an element that helps define a mature, rich, and enveloping style. Even in the cellar, the approach remains rigorous: prolonged maceration, aging in French oak barrels, and subsequent resting in the bottle. The result is a structured, modern Primitivo from Salento that is also faithful to its origins.

Tasting notes

In the glass, it presents a dense and deep color, typical of the great reds of Southern Italy. On the nose, it offers mature and enveloping aromas, with nuances recalling very concentrated red and black fruits, sweet spices, and warmer notes deriving from aging in wood. On the palate, ES 2021 IGT Salento Primitivo Gianfranco Fino shows a full body, soft texture, and rich weave, supported by an important structure and smooth tannins. Freshness accompanies the alcohol and provides balance to a broad, persistent, and satisfying sip, with a long and pleasantly warm finish.

Recommended pairings

This Primitivo from Salento shines with flavorful and structured dishes, such as roasts, braises, oven-baked lamb, grilled meats, and game birds. It also pairs well with rich preparations from the Mediterranean tradition, important ragùs, aged cheeses, and dishes with intense flavors. ES 2021 IGT Salento Primitivo Gianfranco Fino is ideal when you want an important wine to place at the center of the table.

Serving temperature

The ideal serving temperature is between 18 and 20°C. If the bottle has been stored in a cool environment, it may be helpful to open it a little in advance to enhance the aromatic expression and integration of the wood. With a higher serving temperature, it is advisable to avoid excesses to not compromise the wine's balance.

Why buy it

ES 2021 IGT Salento Primitivo Gianfranco Fino is a choice of great interest for those looking to purchase an authoritative, rich, and territorial red. It combines the strength of Puglian Primitivo with the precision of careful vinification, with old vineyards, low yields, and a profile designed to offer intensity and depth. It is a wine for special occasions, but also a bottle capable of satisfying those who love important reds and desire a distinctive label from Salento.