2022 Prima Mano Primitivo, A Mano

• Style: Full-bodied, structured Primitivo
• Taste: Cherry, plum, raspberry with dried rose and spice
• Food: Grilled meats, steak, lamb, spicy pasta
• Occasion: Sunday lunch, date night
• Serve: Now through 2027, 14% ABV

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Cherry, ripe plum and raspberry flood the glass, threaded through with dried rose petals and a whisper of spice. Powerful without heaviness, this is Primitivo at its finest—full-bodied and structured, with grip that lingers long after the glass is empty.

The Winery — A Mano

Mark Shannon, a Californian winemaker, and Elvezia Sbalchiero, an expert in wine marketing from northern Italy, discovered their home in Puglia's heat-baked hills east of Taranto. They hunt the finest grapes from 70–100-year-old bush vines and employ a modern fermentation technique: splitting the harvest between warm and cool temperatures, then reuniting them at the crucial moment. This delivers high extraction and colour without sacrificing vibrant fruit. The 2022 vintage, shaped by drought and August relief, showcases the balance these ancient vines reward—a benchmark for what quality wine-making in the south can achieve.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Drink now through 2027 with grilled lamb, sausage, charred steak, and robust cheeses. This is your natural match for full-bodied red wine moments—Sunday lunch spreads, date nights, and any table where Primitivo & Zinfandel shines. At 14% alcohol and vegan-friendly, it sits proudly alongside the rest of our Italy selection as proof of what the south can achieve.