Cantine San Marzano – The Pride of Primitivo di Manduria from Puglia
In Manduria, the capital city of Primitivo wine production in southern Puglia, Cantine San Marzano has been producing wines since 1962 that have become synonymous with the finest expression of this legendary grape variety. The cooperative winery, founded by local winegrowers with the shared vision of quality and authenticity, has grown into one of the most internationally recognised and acclaimed wine producers in all of Puglia. The name San Marzano stands above all for the Primitivo di Manduria – one of Italy's most powerful, characterful and impressive red wines, which San Marzano has elevated to new heights of excellence.
Manduria and Primitivo: An Inseparable Bond
The Salento peninsula, with Manduria as its viticultural heart, is the natural home of the Primitivo grape variety. The red, iron-rich soils, the intense Mediterranean sunshine and the sea breezes from the Adriatic and Ionian coasts create ideal conditions for this powerful, aromatic red grape. The Primitivo di Manduria DOP is a recognised denomination of controlled and guaranteed origin, awarded only to wines from the finest old vine parcels around Manduria. San Marzano, with its member winegrowers who cultivate some of the oldest and most prized vine stock in the entire region, is the benchmark producer for this legendary denomination.
Sessantanni: The Crown Jewel
The crown jewel of San Marzano's range is the "Sessantanni" – Italian for "sixty years" – which takes its name from the age of the vines from which it is produced. These 60-year-old Primitivo vines, with their deep root systems and naturally very low yields, produce grapes of extraordinary concentration, complexity and depth. Sessantanni is one of Italy's most celebrated and discussed red wines, a wine that has placed Puglia firmly on the international map of great wines and proved that the Primitivo di Manduria can produce wines of world-class quality.
The Complete Range of San Marzano
At buonvino.gmbh you will find the following wines from Cantine San Marzano:
- Sessantanni Limited Edition Primitivo di Manduria DOP – The masterpiece: from 60+ year old vines, concentrated, deep and complex with a long, unforgettable finish.
- Talo Primitivo di Manduria DOP – The classic San Marzano Primitivo: rich, fruity and accessible. Ideal with Apulian cuisine and Mediterranean dishes.
- Talo Negroamaro Salento IGP – The deep, characterful Negroamaro: with its typical dark fruit aromas and pleasant bitter finish.
- Grantrio Salento IGP – The premium red cuvée: a masterful blend of the finest Apulian varieties.
- Edda Salento IGP – The elegant white: fresh, aromatic and of surprising depth for a southern Italian white wine.
- Talo Verdeca Puglia IGP – The autochthonous white variety: crisp, mineral and unmistakably Apulian in character.
- F Negroamaro Salento IGP – The modern interpretation: concentrated, elegant and with a complex aromatic profile.
Why Buy San Marzano at buonvino.gmbh?
Cantine San Marzano stands for the best that Primitivo di Manduria has to offer: wines of authentic Apulian character, exceptional quality and international recognition. At buonvino.gmbh, we are proud to offer you the finest wines of San Marzano. Discover the pride of Manduria and let yourself be captivated by the power, richness and complexity of these extraordinary Apulian wines.
The wines of Cantine San Marzano are proof that Puglia has elevated the Primitivo grape variety to world-class status. The combination of old vine heritage, exceptional terroir and the cooperative passion of generations of winegrowers creates wines that are truly unforgettable and that represent the pinnacle of Italian southern wine production.