Varvaglione

Primitivo di Manduria DOP Papale Oro - Mathusalem - Varvaglione

()

Read the description

Format: 600 cl

-9%

184,46 €

Recommended price: 202,75 €

VAT and Tax incl.

Excise and customs charges incl. (EU, CH, US only)

Available on order (2-5 business days).
The product is ordered specifically for you and shipped in 2-5 business days. This way you have access to a much wider and more up-to-date range of products.

Ship to:

Shipping security >

Damage/loss protection
Quality assurance
Tracked shipping
Shipping in 24/48h* *(for items in "Immediate Availability")

Technical information

Producer	Varvaglione
Name	Primitivo di Manduria DOP
Variety	Primitivo
Gradation	14.5%
Format	600 cl
Aromatic profile	Ripe red fruits, spices, vanilla notes
Vinification method	Steel fermentation with temperature control
Region	Apulia
Production area	Manduria
Country	Italy
Type	Red wine
Aging	Minimum 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

Description

The Primitivo di Manduria DOP Papale Oro from the Varvaglione winery is a red wine that enchants with its complex structure and aromatic profile deeply connected to the Apulian terroir. Known for its intense, almost ink-like red color, this wine reveals a bouquet rich in ripe red fruits, sweet spices, and a slight note of tobacco and chocolate on the nose, imparted by aging in barrique.

On the palate, the Papale Oro stands out for its robust tannic presence, well-balanced by alcohol and a pleasant softness that makes it particularly enveloping. The taste persistence is remarkable, with a long finish that echoes the fruit and spice notes perceived on the nose.

This wine is ideal for accompanying flavor-rich dishes such as red meat roasts, game, and aged cheeses. With its strongly evocative scenic impact, the Primitivo di Manduria DOP Papale Oro represents an excellent choice for special occasions, ensuring a memorable impression. A short decanting period is recommended before serving to enhance all its nuances.

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.

Shop all wines from Varvaglione 1921 The winery Varvaglione 1921

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.