Sessantanni Primitivo Rosé Salento IGP - Cantine San Marzano

The Sessantanni Primitivo Rosé Salento IGP - Cantine San Marzano is the summery answer to a true VINELLO customer favorite. The legendary Sessantanni Primitivo di Manduria has been one of the absolute bestsellers for years, delighting with its richness, intensity and unmistakable Primitivo fruit. This rosé takes up exactly this popular stylistic – only lighter, fresher and perfect for warm days.

In the glass, Sessantanni Primitivo Rosé presents a shimmering salmon-pink that immediately evokes summer evenings, terraces and Mediterranean lightness. On the nose it unfolds an expressive bouquet of juicy sour cherry, ripe raspberry and delicate strawberry. Fine notes of pomegranate, blood orange, pink grapefruit and Mediterranean herbs lend additional refinement to the aroma.

On the palate, this rosé combines the powerful fruit of Primitivo with invigorating freshness. Sour cherry, red currant and a hint of cranberry shape the flavor, while the lively acidity provides lightness and drinking pleasure. A fine creaminess, delicate spiciness and subtle nuances of white pepper, vanilla and citrus zest accompany the long, elegant finish.

This makes Sessantanni Primitivo Rosé the ideal choice for anyone who loves the characterful style of Sessantanni but is looking for a fresher and brighter alternative in summer. It offers the familiar San Marzano signature: concentrated fruit, harmonious structure, modern elegance and a flavor profile that is immediately approachable.

As a single-varietal Primitivo from warm Salento in Apulia, this rosé clearly expresses its origin. The Mediterranean climate, plenty of sunshine and cooling sea breezes result in aromatic grapes with intense red fruit, delicate spice and pleasant richness. The marl-rich soils give the wine additional structure and depth.

• Summery rosé alternative to the popular Sessantanni Primitivo
• Expressive Primitivo fruit with fresh rosé elegance
• Aromas of sour cherry, raspberry, strawberry and pomegranate
• Dense, smooth and at the same time lively on the palate
• Perfect for the terrace, barbecues, aperitifs and Mediterranean cuisine

Production of Sessantanni Primitivo Rosé Salento IGP

The grapes for Sessantanni Primitivo Rosé Salento IGP - Cantine San Marzano come from selected plots in Salento, the sun-drenched heel of the Italian boot. Hot summers, mild winters and steady sea breezes create ideal conditions for ripe, aromatic Primitivo grapes.

After selective harvesting, the grapes are gently processed to preserve the delicate rosé tint and the clear fruit of the Primitivo. Temperature-controlled vinification in stainless steel tanks ensures that freshness, fruit precision and varietal character come to the fore unadulterated.

Part of the wine matures for a short time in French oak. This gives the rosé additional creaminess, fine spice and subtle hints of vanilla and toast, without losing its juicy fruit and summery freshness.

Serving recommendations for Sessantanni Primitivo Rosé Salento IGP

Sessantanni Primitivo Rosé is a versatile food companion and an ideal wine for warm days. It pairs wonderfully with Mediterranean dishes, grilled fish, antipasti, pasta with tomato or herb sauces, poultry, veal and summery salads.

• Grilled fish with herb marinade
• Antipasti with ham, salami, olives and hard cheese
• Pasta with tomato sauce, seafood or gentle spice
• Poultry from the grill or from the oven
• Summer evenings on the terrace and aperitif moments

Well chilled at about 8 to 10 degrees Celsius, this rosé shows its full strength: juicy fruit, fine spice, elegant freshness and the unmistakable character of a Primitivo from Apulia. For fans of the classic Sessantanni, it is therefore the perfect summer bottle – familiar in style, but lighter, fresher and ideal for sunny moments of enjoyment.

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