San Marzano Talo Malvasia Nera

Rich and layered, this is something a little different to your usual Primitivo without it feeling to far removed. Deep cherry, vanilla and savoury herbs all sit in harmony to make a delicious wine.

Salento, Puglia, Italy.

Vegan/veggie.

13.5%

75cl

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Producer

In 1962, 19 vine growers from San Marzano whose families had farmed the land for generations, combined their efforts to establish ‘Cantine San Marzano’. Through the decades this cooperative has grown significantly, attracting over 1,200 vine growers. Using modern and technologically advanced vinification techniques they produce elegant wines that pay homage to the ancient Apulian wine traditions. The fusion of time honoured tradition, passion and contemporary techniques, enables this winery to produce wines with distinctive varietal and regional characteristics while reflecting the local terroir. In the Sommelier Wine Awards, San Marzano was awarded European Producer of the Year 2017. 

Viticulture

Talo is the surname of one of the winegrowers that has supplied San Marzano for many years. San Marzano recognises the contribution their producers make, with whom they work closely to achieve the best from their land. The outstanding quality of these wines could not be created without them. The vineyard is located in Salento, Puglia at approximately 100 metres above sea level. The site benefits from a great diurnal temperature variation, which is ideal for promoting an extended ripening period for the vines and concentrating the flavours in the berries. The soft soil layer is clayey and quite thin, with a good presence of rocks, making it an ideal growing location for vines. The harvest takes place during the second week of September.

Winemaking

The grapes underwent temperature controlled maceration for approximately 10 days extracting the desired level of colour, aromatics and structure. Fermentation took place with selected yeasts and once completed, the wine was aged in French oak barrels for four to six months imparting subtle complexity.

Taste

An intense and complex bouquet of ripe red fruits combined with hints of spice. A fullbodied wine with delicious flavours of Morello cherry and vanilla notes through to a smooth finish.

Food Pairing

A perfect partner to many tomato based pasta dishes as well something with a little spice.