{"product_id":"as-if-primitivo-di-manduria-doc","title":"as, if! Primitivo di Manduria DOC","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeep ruby ​​red with purple reflections in the glass — the \u003cem\u003eas, if!\u003c\/em\u003e Primitivo di Manduria reveals its defining characteristics: density, ripeness, and character. This is Puglia in its direct, unvarnished form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Behind this wine is Cantina Torrevento from the province of Terra di Bari, not far from the Alta Murgia National Park. Under Francesco Liantonio, the winery has been committed for years to preserving old, indigenous grape varieties of Apulia—including Primitivo, which finds its most famous expression here in the Manduria DOC. The \u003cem\u003eas, if!\u003c\/em\u003e is an original creation, developed in close collaboration with the winery. The 2021 vintage was awarded \u003cstrong\u003e91 points\u003c\/strong\u003e by Falstaff.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On the nose, the wine opens with candied orange peel, Amarena cherry, and a hint of rose—followed by leather, coffee, and vanilla. On the palate, it is opulent and full-bodied, with dense, ripe tannins and a long finish reminiscent of dark chocolate. Typical of Primitivo di Manduria: plenty of fruit, plenty of warmth, and few rough edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Pairs well with braised lamb, venison ragù, or aged Pecorino cheese. \u003cstrong\u003eServing temperature 17–18 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e , drink now or store until 2027.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Torrevento","offers":[{"title":"2023","offer_id":52694988292432,"sku":"V10263","price":9.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2024","offer_id":53093111988560,"sku":"V10263-2024","price":9.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/torrevento-as-if-primitivo-di-manduria-doc.webp?v=1780158507","url":"https:\/\/www.vinoscout.de\/en\/products\/as-if-primitivo-di-manduria-doc","provider":"Vinoscout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}