2023 Puglia Pop Luminaria

The Puglia Pop Luminaria Luminaria Primitivo di Manduria is a red wine made from 100% Primitivo vines grown using the old alberello method with a very low yield of a maximum of 1 kg per vine. Primitivo is the best-known red grape variety from Puglia. Under the name Zinfandel, it is cultivated in the United States of America, particularly in California, where it is one of the most widespread and appreciated red grape varieties. The name "Primitivo" comes from the characteristic early ripening of the vine compared to other varieties. One of the most important characteristics of Primitivo is, first and foremost, the large amount of sugar in the berries, which consequently can produce wines with a high alcohol content, combined with a significant content of anthocyanins in the skins; these are the substances that give the wine its color.

In the albarello method, the vines are not supported by stakes or wire, causing them to form a low shrub resembling a small tree (in Italian, Albarello means 'young tree'). Growing grapes in this way is very expensive because far fewer vines can be planted per hectare, there is a great deal of manual work in the vineyard since no machinery is used, and the yields are low. However, the advantage is that the grapes are of very high quality, and this is certainly evident in the Luminaria.

The harvest takes place in early September and is carried out entirely by hand. The grapes are then pressed immediately, after which the must remains on its lees and with natural yeasts in stainless steel tanks for more than a month. Following this, the wine is transferred to clay amphorae where it ages for 6 months, followed by another 6 months in French and American oak barriques. Finally, the wine is bottled in its highly innovative bottle, which insulates the wine 45% better against temperature fluctuations and protects it 100% against light than a standard wine bottle. As a result, the wine stays good for longer, and you drink the wine as the winemaker intended, without adverse external influences. The bottle is also 100% recyclable and contributes to social projects in Puglia.

The deep, intense ruby-red wine offers broad nuances of ripe fruit such as raspberry and blackcurrant, and aromas of plums and cherries, coming together with intriguing notes of chocolate, coconut, and coffee. The taste is rich and highly concentrated with spicy and fruity notes, enhanced by a consistent presence of beautifully integrated tannins. Together, this makes the Luminaria a true meditation wine as well.

FUN FACT: In the Attachment tab, you will find the official factsheet for this fine wine. We will automatically send it to you upon ordering this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you come to pick it up, you will often receive a nice discount. (You will see any potential discount immediately when you select Pick Up on the checkout page). We are located almost next to the main road with ample parking. Click here for the address.

FUN FACT: The Puglia POP Luminaria Primitivo di Manduria received 4.5 stars in the Perswijn special of October 2022 and had the highest rating of all Primitivo Manduria wines from the blind tasting.