{"title":"Organic Primitivo Salento","description":"\u003cp\u003eSalento \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vini-biologici-rossi\"\u003ePrimitivo\u003c\/a\u003e is one of Italy's most fascinating grape varieties, with a history spanning continents and centuries. Originating in Croatia—where it is known as Tribidrag or Crljenak Kaštelanski—it probably arrived in Puglia in the 18th century through Basilian monks. But its true identity revolution occurred in 2001, when researchers at the University of California Davis confirmed with DNA analysis that Primitivo and Californian Zinfandel are the same grape variety: a discovery that shook the wine world and opened new international markets for Apulian producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe name \"Primitivo\" has nothing to do with simplicity: it derives from the Latin \u003cem\u003eprimativus\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning \"first\", because this vine ripens earlier than others, as early as the end of August. This early ripening, combined with the Salento sun and the ferruginous red soils of Terra d'Otranto, produces grapes of extraordinary sugar concentration—resulting in wines with alcohol levels often exceeding 14-15 degrees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCuriosity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primitivo di Manduria was one of the first wines from Southern Italy to obtain DOC status in 1974, and the Dolce Naturale version is one of Italy's most sought-after enological rarities: a complex passito wine, produced from grapes dried on the vine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn its organic version, Salento Primitivo expresses all the generosity of the territory: an almost impenetrable dark ruby color, aromas of blackberry, cooked plum, dark chocolate, tobacco, and oriental spices. On the palate, it is warm, enveloping, with soft tannins and a long, persistent finish. Ideal pairings: roast lamb with aromatic herbs, orecchiette with braciole ragù, aged cheeses such as Canestrato Pugliese DOP, dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"primitivo-salento-bio","title":"Primitivo Salento IGT Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Primitivo Salento IGT BIO comes from the 45 hectares of vines at \u003cstrong\u003eMasseria Masciullo\u003c\/strong\u003e, a historic 17th-century winery owned by the Zullo family in Brindisi, in the heart of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/puglia\"\u003ePuglia\u003c\/a\u003e. This estate has been cultivating organic \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/primitivo-salento\"\u003ePrimitivo\u003c\/a\u003e for generations, with manual harvesting into crates and an artisanal winemaking process that doesn't follow trends: eight days of maceration, twelve months of aging in silos, and four months in the bottle. The result is a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vini-biologici-rossi\"\u003ePrimitivo\u003c\/a\u003e that tastes of Salento, not of winemaking techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe color is intense ruby red with violet reflections. The nose reveals ripe red fruits, blackberry, plum, and a sweet spice. On the palate, it is soft, warm, and enveloping, with velvety tannins and a persistent finish that evokes the Puglian land.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrape variety:\u003c\/em\u003e Primitivo 100% | \u003cem\u003eVintage:\u003c\/em\u003e 2022 | \u003cem\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/em\u003e 13% | \u003cem\u003eFormat:\u003c\/em\u003e 0.75 l\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eServing temperature:\u003c\/em\u003e 16–18°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/em\u003e Manual harvest into crates, first ten days of October. 8 days maceration, 12 months in silos, 4 months in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho it's recommended for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor those who want to discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/primitivo-salento\"\u003ePrimitivo\u003c\/a\u003e in its most direct and territorial form — without barriques, without artificial concentration. It is the right bottle for those looking for a generous but not tiring red from the South, to be opened without ceremony and finished without regrets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhen to drink it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is already enjoyable today, but it has all the characteristics to evolve magnificently over the next 3-5 years if stored correctly. Perfect for an informal dinner with friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTaste characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA soft and enveloping \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/primitivo-salento\"\u003ePrimitivo\u003c\/a\u003e, in which the generosity of the grape variety is expressed without excess. Ripe fruit dominates the sip, supported by a sweet spice and a warm, persistent finish that invites another sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy we chose this wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause Masseria Masciullo is one of the most serious organic estates in Salento: a 17th-century winery that chose not to change its methods when everyone else was changing. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/primitivo-salento\"\u003ePrimitivo\u003c\/a\u003e is their house grape — and you can taste it. We offer it because it is consistent with our selection: artisanal quality, accessible \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/il-vino-che-mondo\/prezzo-del-vino-quanto-costa-davvero-una-bottiglia-di-qualita\"\u003eprice\u003c\/a\u003e, recognizable territory in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat dishes pair well with Primitivo Salento IGT BIO?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMixed grills, roasts, pasta dishes with meat ragù, aged cheeses. Also excellent with orecchiette alle cime di rapa for those who love regional pairings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a certified organic wine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Masseria Masciullo cultivates organically on 45 hectares of vines, without synthetic pesticides in the vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long can it age?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3-5 years in the best vintages. It is a wine designed for immediate pleasure, but with enough structure to evolve positively.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it different from the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/negroamaro\"\u003eNegroamaro\u003c\/a\u003e from the same winery?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Primitivo is softer and rounder, with more velvety tannins. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/il-vino-che-mondo\/negroamaro-salento-biologico-il-vino-pugliese-da-scoprire\"\u003eNegroamaro\u003c\/a\u003e is more austere and Mediterranean. They are two different characters from the same territory.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MASSERIA MASCIULLO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52268622545223,"sku":"A-MM-PM22","price":18.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/8025\/7351\/files\/Primitivo-Salento-IGT-BIO-ALBio-Corini-54575093547335.png?v=1787344621"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/8025\/7351\/collections\/primitivo-salento-bottiglia-con-etichetta.png?v=1784578521","url":"https:\/\/albiocorini.com\/en\/collections\/primitivo-salento.oembed","provider":"ALBio Corini","version":"1.0","type":"link"}