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Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale DOCG
A naturally sweet red made from Primitivo left to over ripen or dry on the vine, with no fortification allowed. It's a mouthful of black cherry jam, dried fig, prune, cocoa and sweet spice, with 15 to 16% alcohol, soft tannin and just enough acidity to stop it from cloying. Best with dark chocolate, blue cheese or almond pastries. Production is tiny and most bottles are 500 ml.
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| Producer | Wine | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Produttori di Manduria | Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale 'Madrigale' The historic cooperative's version, cherry liqueur, dried fig and cocoa, the most affordable and most exported bottling. | $22 to $30 | Wine-Searcher |
| Attanasio | Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale Small artisan estate in Manduria, dense and balsamic with prune and carob; a cult pick among Primitivo fans. | $30 to $40 | Wine-Searcher |
| Gianfranco Fino | Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale 'Es Più Sole' The serious bottle, from the producer of the famous Es, old alberello vines, black cherry, rose and licorice with remarkable freshness. | $55 to $75 | Wine-Searcher |