12th Mezzo Primitivo del Salento

Immerse yourself in the charms of Puglia with the breathtaking 12th Mezzo Primitivo del Salento! Grown in soil rich in limestone and clay, the Primitivo grapes develop all the power and elegance you could wish for. And what do you taste? Pure class! Our customers love it, and you can't blame them, the price-quality ratio is unbeatable.

Salento's Shining Star: 12th Mezzo Primitivo

In sun-drenched Salento, the jewel of Puglia, we find the vineyards of this sensational Primitivo del Salento. Thanks to the passionate craftsmanship of the Varvaglione Vigne e Vini winery, the 12th Mezzo series comes to life. Under the caring hands of winemaker Cosimo Varvaglione, the Primitivo grapes flourish. With perfect sunshine, a soil rich in limestone and clay, and the cooling sea breeze, these grapes are hand-harvested at their peak.

Taste the Sun in every Sip: 12th Mezzo Primitivo del Salento

After a careful pressing, the 12 e Mezzo Primitivo is expertly aged. But beware! Cosimo Varvaglione has a magical sense of timing, maintaining the alcohol content at precisely 12.5% ​​– hence the name of this wine: 12 e Mezzo literally means twelve and a half. This wine is a symphony of aromas: think rich black fruits, spicy notes, and hints of chocolate and licorice. The palate is a beautiful melody of ripe cherries, currants, and blackberries, accompanied by notes of cocoa, vanilla, and wood.