2019 San Marzano - Primitivo di Manduria DOC Riserva Anniversario 62 (750ml)

The 2019 San Marzano Primitivo di Manduria DOC Riserva Anniversario 62 applies the mandatory extended cellar aging required by the Riserva classification to concentrate the grape’s naturally extractive profile. Grown in Puglia’s eastern Manduria zone, the 2019 vintage delivers primary aromatics of pressed blackberry and dried cherry that deepen into cocoa nib, cured tobacco, and warm vanilla during maturation. The tannic structure remains firm yet polished, offering a mechanical backbone that supports elevated alcohol without sharp edges.

This weightier red pairs most effectively with richly textured proteins that stand up to its dense phenolic presence. Recommended dishes include braised short ribs, wild boar ragù, slow-roasted pork belly, and cacio e pepe pasta made with aged Pecorino Romano. The wine also complements blue-veined cheeses and nut-crusted meats served alongside rosemary-infused olive oil. Pour through an aerator or leave the bottle uncorked for twenty minutes before consumption to allow residual sulfites to volatilize and surface spice notes to fully expand.

The Anniversario 62 designation signals a tracked milestone release rather than a routine annual bottling, giving collectors a numbered reference point for provenance tracking. Historical harvest data for the two-thousand-nineteen Manduria cycle shows balanced rainfall during veraison, producing skin thickness that translates to steady color density and measurable aging capacity. Stored upright in a stable fifty-five to sixty degree environment, this Riserva maintains structural integrity for five to eight additional years before descending into tertiary leather and forest floor expressions.