Varvaglione Papale Linea Oro Primitivo Di Manduria DOP 2021

99 POINTS: Luca Maroni 2024
Gold Medal: Sakura Japan Wine Award

"Deep, dark, tempting and seriously seductive, Papale Oro has aromas of kirsch, plum and spicy oak, and flavours of rich dark chocolate, ripe cherries and spice. This is Puglian wine at its best, with great character, warmth, and ‘friendliness,’ yet no shortage of delicious spiciness, complexity and pure fruit intensity, and ultra-plush, velvety texture. There are layers of ripe black cherry and blueberry fruit, and everything is balanced by beautiful freshness right through to the finish."

For over 90 years, Varvaglione Vignaioli has been crafting some of Puglia’s most iconic wines, with a deep respect for the region’s heritage and indigenous grape varieties. Renowned for their Primitivo di Manduria and bold, expressive reds, Varvaglione combines traditional viticulture with modern winemaking precision to deliver wines of intensity, elegance, and consistency.