{"product_id":"varvaglione-12-e-mezzo-primitivo-del-salento","title":"Varvaglione 12 and mezzo Primitivo del Salento","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Primitivo from Apulia that shows why this grape variety finds its true potential in the Salento plain: dark-fruited, full-bodied, with southern warmth – but without the heaviness of some of its counterparts from the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVarvaglione\u003c\/strong\u003e has been rooted in Salento since 1921 and is now run as a family winery in its third generation. The estate specializes in indigenous Apulian grape varieties; the 12 e mezzo – named for its alcohol content – ​​is among its most famous cuvées.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, the wine shines a deep ruby ​​red. The nose offers blackberry jam, ripe plum, and a hint of licorice. On the palate, velvety tannins and fully ripe fruit unfold, culminating in notes of cocoa and vanilla – classic characteristics of barrel aging. The gold medal awarded at the 2016 Berlin Wine Trophy underscores the reliable craftsmanship of this vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Serving temperature: 16–18 °C. Pairs well with braised lamb shoulder, beef stew with rosemary, grilled entrecôte, or spicy tomato sauce dishes. Also a good choice with durum wheat pasta and ragù.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Varvaglione 1921","offers":[{"title":"2023","offer_id":52694877798736,"sku":"V06447","price":7.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"2024","offer_id":53093124997456,"sku":"V06447-2024","price":7.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/varvaglione-12-e-mezzo-primitivo-del-salento-2x.webp?v=1783527249","url":"https:\/\/www.vinoscout.de\/en\/products\/varvaglione-12-e-mezzo-primitivo-del-salento","provider":"Vinoscout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}