It has supple tannins, a touch of cedariness and combines power and elegance in a most striking manner. A Mano Primitivo was first made in 1998. Mark Shannon and Elvezia Sbalchiero, the duo behind A Mano, have worked in the wine business for most of their lives. Elvezia is a northern Italian winemarketing expert and Mark is a Californian winemaker. They knew right from the start that they wanted their wine to be a concentrated, dark coloured, full-bodied wine made from Primitivo. A Mano comes from the heart of the Primitivo area, in the low hills east of Taranto in Puglia. The region is an old sea-bed, full of fossilised clams, oysters and sea-urchins. The altitude here is approximately 30-60 metres above sea level and annual rainfall is 35 cms. Puglia is a pensinsula between the Adriatic and Ionian seas so the climate is classically Mediterranean. The Primitivo vines are quite old; most are the original plantings after phylloxera and range from 70-100 years old. As with most vineyards planted at that time they are small bush vines, called “alberello” and are non-irrigated. The average Primitivo vineyard is quite small, less than half a hectare. The grapes are hand-picked. (6 x 75 cl)
Region:
Italy, Apulia
Producer:
A Mano
Product ID:
19750
A Mano Rosato di Puglia
Description: MarkShannon and Elvezia Sbalchiero, the duo behind Puglia's A Mano, have worked in the wine business for most of their lives. Elvezia is a northern Italian wine-marketing expert and Mark is Californian winemaker. They fell in love with Puglia, and when they decided to start their own brand, made it their home. Puglia has always been known for its Rosati so it was no surprise when Mark and Elvezia turned their attention to this style. The Rose is dry and perfumed, with more zip and freshness than most southern Italian rosati. Mark strikes a delicious balance between a muscular and textured style made from this classic southern grape variety (12 x 75 cl) Price: £91.61
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A Mano Primitivo di Puglia
Description: 100% Primitivo showing incredible depth of colour this vintage, with perfumes of spicy, ripe, black cherries and a hint of liquorice on the nose. On the palate it is full-bodied while retaining a good balance between opulent fruit and elegant structure. A Mano Primitivo was first made in 1998. MarkShannon and Elvezia Sbalchiero, the duo behind A Mano, have worked in the wine business for most of their lives. Elvezia is a northern Italian winemarketing expert and Mark is a Californian winemaker. They knew right from the start that they wanted their wine to be a concentrated, dark coloured, full-bodied wine made from Primitivo. A Mano comes from the heart of the Primitivo area, in the low hills east of Taranto in Puglia. The region is an old sea-bed, full of fossilised clams, oysters and sea-urchins. The altitude here is approximately 30-60 metres above sea level and annual rainfall is 35 cms. Puglia is a pensinsula between the Adriatic and Ionian seas so the climate is classically Mediterranean. The Primitivo vines are quite old; most are the original plantings after phylloxera and range from 70-100 years old. As with most vineyards planted at that time they are small bush vines, called "alberello" and are non-irrigated. The average Primitivo vineyard is quite small, less than half a hectare. The grapes are hand-picked. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £88.97
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A Mano Fiano Greco Bianco IGT Puglia
Description: Lovely white from the renowned partnership of winemakers MarkShannon and Elvezia Sbalchiero in Puglia. Mark discovered this vineyard growing Fiano and Greco di Tufo and the result is a crisp, fresh aromatic white. The Fiano gives the wine a peachy citrus character and the Greco adds body and structure. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £83.88
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A Mano Fiano Greco Bianco IGT Puglia
Description: Lovely white from the renowned partnership of winemakers MarkShannon and Elvezia Sbalchiero in Puglia. Mark discovered this vineyard growing Fiano and Greco di Tufo and the result is a crisp, fresh aromatic white. The Fiano gives the wine a peachy citrus character and the Greco adds body and structure. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £91.61
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Promessa Negroamaro di Puglia
Description: When handled with care Negroamaro has a very slight floral note, unlike any other red grape. It is best described as a cross between the heart of a dying rose and the blossoms of blackberry vines. The Promessa wines are created by MarkShannon and Elvezia Sbalchiero, the duo behind A Mano. They have both worked in the wine business for most of their lives. Elvezia is a northern Italian wine-marketing expert and Mark is a Californian winemaker. With Promessa, Mark seeks to capture the pure flavours of Puglia's grapes in the bottle. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £73.14
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Promessa Negroamaro di Puglia
Description: When handled with care Negroamaro has a very slight floral note, unlike any other red grape. It is best described as a cross between the heart of a dying rose and the blossoms of blackberry vines. Good depth and acidity on the palate reveal complex tannin structure that delivers into the good finish. The Promessa wines are created by MarkShannon and Elvezia Sbalchiero, the duo behind A Mano. They have both worked in the wine business for most of their lives. Elvezia is a northern Italian wine-marketing expert and Mark is a Californian winemaker. With Promessa, Mark seeks to capture the pure flavours of Puglia's grapes in the bottle. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £75.93
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Promessa Rosso Salento IGT
Description: A blend of 45% Primitivo, 45% Negroamaro and 10% Malvasia Nera, is supple and juicy, conveying in a glass the instant warmth of Salento. The Rosso Salento has good colour and a chunky fruit with notes of plum and raspberry. Following cool fermentation to preserve and enhance the fruit flavours, the wine is matured in French oak to give a subtle spicy oak character together with a measure of complexity and elegance on the palate. The Promessa wines are created by MarkShannon and Elvezia Sbalchiero, the duo behind A Mano. They have both worked in the wine business for most of their lives. Elvezia is a northern Italian wine-marketing expert and Mark is a Californian winemaker. With Promessa, Mark seeks to capture the pure flavours of Puglia's grapes in the bottle.
A Mano Primitivo IGT Puglia
Description: Hand-crafted Primitivo, the rich deep flavours go on and on. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £80.28
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A Mano Primitivo di Puglia
Description: With deep colour, ripe brambly fruit on the nose and a rich, rounded fruit on the palate that is more reminiscent of Aussie Shiraz. A short maceration on the skins, the wine was aged in French oak to round it out and give it a measure of elegance.
Bovlei Winery ELEPHANT WALK Cinsault Ruby Cabernet Western Cape RSA
Description: Elephant Walk is produced by Bovlei Winery. Established in 1907 it is the second oldest co-operative winery in South Africa. The winery obtains its grapes from mainly three areas: Agter-Groenberg, Bovlei & Leeuwrivier. For the past 98 years Bovlei Winery has been preparing palatable wines and this can be attributed to the excellent terroir from which the vine extract its treasure. This lovely red coloured blend of Cinsault and Ruby Cabernet is produced in an easy drinking style with good balance and enjoyable finish. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £60.45
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Bovlei Winery PEAKS VIEW Sauvignon Blanc Western Cape RSA
Description: Bovlei Winery was established 1907 and is the second oldest co-operative winery in South Africa. For the past 98 years Bovlei Winery has been preparing palatable wines and this can be attributed to the excellent terroir from which the vine extract its treasure. As a result it has produced a bright zingey elderflower scented wine with good concentration of fruit and fresh grapefruity acidity. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £47.88
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