2021 San Marzano F Negroamaro Salento

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FIRST OFFER - EXPECTED 12/12/2025

In 1962, 19 winemakers determined to showcase the high potential of Salento wines founded "Cantine San Marzano." A long time has passed since then, but their ancient vines still produce rare and precious grapes, and from them comes this Anniversario 62 Primitivo di Manduria DOP Riserva.

They searched long and hard among Salento's oldest Negroamaro vineyards for the perfect grapes to express the true soul of this noble vine. Ultimately, only three vineyards were selected, and "F" is the name they chose. The "F" stands for Feudi di San Marzano, which is the full name of this winery.

The San Marzano F is a 100% Negroamaro from vineyards located in Contrada Monte La Conca, between San Marzano (TA) and Francavilla Fontana (BR). The soil here also consists of the unique, finely textured red soil with a calcareous subsoil, sparse rock formations, and an intense presence of iron oxides. After hand-harvesting, 80% of the wine is macerated for 18 days and the remaining 20% for 25 days, followed by temperature-controlled fermentation. This Negroamaro is aged for 12 months in French and Caucasian oak barrels.

In the glass, the San Marzano F Salento is a very deep purple-red in color, with a rich and complex nose, offering hints of herbs, soft fruit, and cherry jam. This is a full-bodied wine, yet smooth and balanced, rich in fine tannins, with a pleasantly lingering finish. Delicious with red meat, game, and aged cheese, but also a wine for meditation or enjoyment.

FACT: In the "Attachments" tab, you'll find the official fact sheet for this fine wine. We'll automatically send it to you when you order it. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll often receive a nice discount . You'll see your discount immediately when you select "Pick up" at checkout. We're located in Dordrecht, just off the A16 motorway, with ample parking. Click here for our address.

Specifications

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Tariff code 22042180
Available as of Dec 12, 2025
Type of Wine Red
Country Italy
Region Puglia
Appellation Salento
Winery San Marzano
Grape Negroamaro
Biological certified No
Natural wine No
Vegan No
Vintage 2021
Drinking as of 2024
Drinking till 2030
Alcohol % 14.5
Alcohol free/low No
Content 0.75 ltr
Oak aging Yes
Sparkling No
Dessert wine No
Closure Cork
Promotion En Primeur, Excluded from Pickup discount
Tasting Profiles Aards, Boers, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Kruidig, Tannines, Vol
Drink moments Barbecue, Met vrienden, Open haard

Professional Reviews

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In 1962, 19 winegrowers from San Marzano joined forces to create "Cantine San Marzano". Today, this cooperative has more than 1200 growers and uses modern and technologically advanced installations without compromising the very old wine tradition of Puglia. San Marzano is located in Puglia, in the heart of the acclaimed DOC "Primitivo di Manduria", between two seas (Ionian and Adriatic).

The provinces of Taranto and Brindisi offer a landscape where vineyards and olive trees grow side by side on a red substrate. This soil and the Mediterranean terroir play an essential role in the production of high-quality wines. The climate is extreme, with difficult conditions: drought, frost, Sirocco wind. Yet these passionate winemakers ensure that even grapes from the oldest vineyards produce full-bodied and elegant wines. Respect for the traditions of Puglia and passion for wine are paramount, but go hand in hand with technological developments and clever marketing. The modern wines of San Marzano are now extremely popular in Italian wine bars. The San Marzano label is their premium line, which even appears on the table in Michelin restaurants.

Using modern vinification techniques, San Marzano produces elegant and clean wines that pay tribute to the ancient Apulian winemaking traditions. This fusion of time-honored tradition, passion and contemporary craftsmanship allows the production of wines with distinctive varietal characteristics that reflect the essence of the local terroir. The team of winemakers is built to create the idiosyncratic and innovative style that makes San Marzano recognizable from the first sip. Caterina Bellanova and Davide Ragusa were born and raised in Puglia: Caterina represents the exquisite touch essential to make iconic wines, Davide is a young and talented winemaker, he studied oenology in Florence and developed his practical skills during several harvests, including in Abroad.

The strength of San Marzano lies in its versatility. However, she does have some hobbyhorses. She is a real star in the Primitivo from Di Manduria. San Marzano is also the right address for the wine drinker who is looking for depth and complexity. How about the San Marzano Collezione Cinquanta. This is a complex red wine that unites all the beauty of Salento, part of Puglia. But the real winner is the Sessantanni Primitivo di Manduria, a real top wine that the whole world has fallen in love with. It was not for nothing that this powerhouse received no less than 98 points from Luca Maroni, who is considered the Italian counterpart of Robert Parker.

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