Surani Sorani Primitivo di Manduria 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Surani
Label Name:
 
Sorani Primitivo di Manduria
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Manduria, Puglia (Primitivo di Manduria DOC)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Primitivo
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores for the estate wines include James Suckling 90/100 (2019 vintage) and Luca Maroni 91/99 (2019); reviewed by Wine Enthusiast and various European retailers for 2020/2021 vintages

Tasting Note
Deep ruby red with black cherry, plum and blackberry aromas, backed by licorice, tobacco and baking spice. Full-bodied, fruity palate with polished tannins, bright acidity and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled or roasted red meats, braised lamb, aged cheeses, charcuterie; Asian pairings: Korean BBQ, Cantonese char siu, spicy Sichuan dishes, Indonesian satay (peanut sauce).

Production Method
Hand-harvested Primitivo; 12–15 days skin maceration and temperature-controlled stainless-steel fermentation; matured ~10–12 months in oak casks before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Masseria Surani (Tommasi Family Estates) is a Manduria estate established in the 2010s, with ~55–80 ha of vineyards in Salento, focused on low-yield Guyot-trained Primitivo and sustainable/close-to-nature farming.