Southern Italy is full of surprises. Today there are few other wine regions with such a great value as Puglia. Red, white, sparkling and rosé wines made in the area are of the highest quality-price ratio, and the wine is extraordinary.
San Marzano is a small village at the heart of Puglia’s most acclaimed DOC, Primitivo di Manduria. Here, 19 winemakers with aims on quality founded the wine cooperative Cantine San Marzano in 1962. Sixty years later, they’re one of the most respected wineries in the region.
People have been making wine in Puglia, especially around Manduria, for thousands of years. The weather is warm, and the grapes ripen to perfection every year. The region is perhaps better known for the famous sweet Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale, made with the acclaimed Primitivo, AKA Zinfandel. Still, the dry wines are equally contemplative.
The Mediterranean Sea is just a few miles from Manduria and the town of San Marzano di San Giuseppe. These historical grounds are not only home to low-yielding old vines, but they’re also a playground for both traditionalist and modernist winemakers that produce unique wine under a single banner Cantina-Feudi San Marzano.
Cantine San Marzano produces a wide range of wines at both the IGP and DOC levels. The Tamari Rosé is one of the winery’s most attractive wines on the light side. Three collections, ‘Il Pumo,’ ‘Timo‘ and ‘Talò‘ cover varietal wines and blends from all the available autochthonous grapes in all styles, from a juicy Malvasia Nera to a delectable Vermentino.
San Marzano’s most sought-after wines are made with the local Primitivo grape, especially those sourced from vines over sixty years old. The “Collezione 50” is the winery’s most exclusive label, but you’ll find extraordinary wine throughout its extensive catalogue.
Ruby red color with purple reflections; intense and complex bouquet in which fruity notes referable to plum and jam stand out and spicy tertiary hints that recall vanilla and licorice; intense on the palate, with great structure and softness, long finish.
A rich and opulent wine with vibrant flavours of ripe cherries and plums combined with subtle overtones of cocoa and vanilla. This wine has a velvety texture, softened by the warmth of the Primitivo grapes; brambly fruits on the palate and a persistent sweetness on the finish.
Delicate white floral aromas combine with notes of thyme and rosemary in this elegant, refreshing and mineral wine.
A refreshing, dry Verdeca which shows a richness of aromatics- white flowers, crisp green apple and a hint of honey. Full flavoured, with a creamy texture and a thirst quenching finish.
Deep in colour, this velvety and opulent wine shows aromas of black dried cherry, soft ripe fruits and a hint of spice. Full bodied and powerful, yet balanced, it is rich in fine tannins, with a pleasantly long lasting finish.
An intense and complex bouquet of ripe red fruits combined with hints of spice. A full-bodied wine with delicious flavours of Morello cherry and vanilla notes through to a smooth finish.
A softly coloured rosé with intense aromas of wild cherries and raspberries, combined with an attractive hint of Mediterranean maquis - the local aromatic shrubland. Elegantly styled and slightly off-dry, with a refreshing finish.
An intense aroma of plum, cherry and spice, with hints of rosemary and vanilla. A fullbodied wine, yet soft and balanced, full of ripe fruit flavours in an easy drinking style.
A distinctive blend delivering aromas of sun-ripened peach and mellow floral aromatics, which are interwoven with delicate hints of vanilla. Fresh and beautifully balanced, the rounded palate is elegantly styled and has a touch of minerality on the finish.
A deep ruby red with violet reflections and intense aromas of blackcurrants and wild fruits, complemented by subtle notes of spice and thyme. A full-bodied wine, which is charmingly balanced, soft on the palate and full of the flavours of Southern Italy.
Deep and complex flavours of prunes, black cherry jam, spice and tobacco weave through the full bodied palate with its velvety texture and long, complex finish of cocoa, coffee and vanilla bean. Quite delicious.
An intense bouquet of cherry, savoury plum and spicy notes combined with an attractive hint of Mediterranean herbs. Full bodied with a generous flavour and a pleasantly fresh finish.
Floral notes combine with aromas of tropical fruits and a hint citrus zest. This lively, fresh white blend has a touch of minerality and is bursting with ripe flavours from the South of Italy.
A softly coloured rosé with intense aromas of wild cherries and raspberries, combined with an attractive hint of Mediterranean maquis - the local aromatic shrubland. Elegantly styled and slightly off-dry, with a refreshing finish.