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.
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.
