The plains of Apulia have been a sanctuary for vines and olive trees from the time of the Phoenicians and Greeks thanks to the special climatic conditions that have favoured the proliferation of many varieties of vines suitable for the production of robust but refined wines. From this “terra sitibonda ove il sole si fa vino” (thirsty land where the sun becomes wine), to quote the words used by Dante to describe it, come the wines of the Allenico line, wines that represent all the richness and refinement of Apulia. P R I M I T I V O The name PRIMITIVO is derived from the typical early ripening of the vine compared to other vine varieties in Apulia, bearing in mind that it is the first red grape to be picked as early as the end of August in the sunnier coastal areas. Today, thanks to the painstaking work of the vine growers, who have given preference to low yields and quality wine making, it is possible to obtain red wines with an outstanding bouquet which combine a full robust structure with great elegance and finesse. MANDURIA AND THE TERRITORY This wine takes its name from the town of MANDURIA, considered the gateway to Salento, located in the eastern zone of the province of Taranto. Together with the territories of Sava, Torricella, Lizzano and other municipal areas of the province of Taranto and Brindisi, this area is considered the cradle of DOP Primitivo di Manduria. PRIMITIVO DI MANDURIA Denominazione di Origine Protetta 2017 Produced from grapes grown on gobelet vines and ripened in the hot sun of Salento, this wine requires a careful winemaking process followed by an ageing period in oak barrels which enhance its flavour. This Primitivo di Manduria, with its intense red colour and violet highlight and a bouquet rich in notes of ripe fruit, dried figs and vanilla, has a warm full-bodied flavour with a persistent embracing aftertaste. A wine that is soft and pleasant on the palate and that fully expresses the unique character of this land. 14,5% vol SALENTO Salento in ancient times was known as Messapia, the area corresponding to the southern MURGIA, provinces of Lecce, Brindisi and part of the province of Taranto. PRIMITIVO DEL SALENTO Indicazione Geografica Protetta 2017 This magnificent area of Apulia gives us Allenico Primitivo del Salento IGP, a wine with a pronounced complex personality, excellent and generous, obtained from primitivo grapes painstakingly selected and made into wine. With a purplish red colour and intense bouquet of ripe fruit, on the palate it is clear and persistent. A rich full- bodied balanced wine with a pleasant aftertaste of almonds. 14% vol .