Varvaglione

Primitivo di Manduria DOP Papale - Mathusalem - Varvaglione

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Format: 600 cl

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Producer Varvaglione
Name Primitivo di Manduria DOP
Variety Primitivo
Gradation 14.0%
Format 600 cl
Aromatic profile Ripe red fruits, spices, vanilla notes
Vinification method Steel fermentation with prolonged maceration
Region Apulia
Production area Manduria
Country Italy
Type Red wine
Aging 12 months
Type of cask Oak barrels
Color Intense ruby red
Serving temperature 16-18°C
Recommended consumption Within 5-7 years
Pairing Red meats, roasts, aged cheeses

The Primitivo di Manduria DOP Papale Mathusalem by Varvaglione is an oenological gem that showcases the excellence of native Apulian grape varieties. This wine, produced by the renowned winery Varvaglione, is known for its extraordinary richness and aromatic intensity. It displays a deep ruby red color, with reflections tending towards violet, a sign of its youth and vigor.

On the nose, the Papale Mathusalem offers a complex and enveloping bouquet, with dominant notes of ripe red fruits, such as black cherry and plum, enriched by delicate hints of vanilla and sweet spices, imparted by oak aging. On the palate, the wine reveals itself as powerful yet balanced, with a well-present tannic structure that is velvety, leading to a long and persistent finish.

This Primitivo di Manduria is ideal for pairing with robust dishes such as roasts, game, and aged cheeses. Its complexity also makes it perfect for enjoying on its own, as a meditation wine. A prized choice for lovers of intense and structured wines, the Primitivo di Manduria DOP Papale Mathusalem promises to elevate any special occasion with its distinctive character and elegant persistence.


The winery

Varvaglione 1921 – Winery in Puglia

Discover the story and wines of Varvaglione 1921.

A family-owned Salento winery (Leporano, Taranto) that showcases native Apulian grape varieties through an approach combining tradition and modern winemaking techniques.
Region: Puglia
Country: Italia
Founded: 1921
Grapes: Primitivo, Negroamaro, Susumaniello, Falanghina, Verdeca, Malvasia Bianca, Malvasia Nera, Aglianico
Family-run business operating since 1921. Headquarters and winery in Leporano, Contrada Santa Lucia / Masseria Pizzariello. Approximately 150 hectares of owned vineyards. Declared annual production on the order of millions of bottles. Strong focus on indigenous Apulian grape varieties and on themed ranges such as Papale and Masseria Pizzariello.
Winery history
The Varvaglione family's history is told as a journey that began in 1921 in the area between Pulsano and Leporano. Today the winery is led by several generations of the family and has grown into a regional benchmark for the production and export of Apulian wines, with labels such as the Papale and Masseria Pizzariello lines that evoke historic plots like the Contrada Papale.
Production philosophy
The winery states a philosophy rooted in the territory: local identity, enhancement of indigenous grape varieties and a balance between heritage and innovation. It promotes practices focused on quality in the vineyard and the cellar, with sustainability projects and system certifications for quality management and food safety.
Terroir and vineyards
Operating in the heart of Salento, with vineyards and production linked to the typical areas of Primitivo di Manduria and other parts of Salento. Some labels come from the historic Masseria Pizzariello and from Contrada Papale.
Awards and recognitions
Editorial recognitions and scores in specialized publications; inclusion in Corriere della Sera Economia’s Top 100 ranking; mentions in national guides and awards.

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