Puglia, Italy
Dionysos Primitivo Di Manduria
| SKU | 594366 |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Puglia |
| Type | Red |
| Varietal | Primitivo |
| Listing | Speculative |
| Case Config. | 6x750ml |
| Available In | BC MB |
Colour
Intense deep ruby red colour.
Aroma
Spicy notes of coffee, pepper and chocolate.
Flavour
Plum, blackberry and raspberry.
Food Pairing
Savoury dishes, red meats, pork, aged cheeses and pasta dishes with meat sauces.
More Info
The Tommasi passion for wine and their desire to discover and select the very best in Italian winemaking have taken the to Puglia where you'll find the Masseria Surani estate. The Tommasi family purchased 80 hectares of land in the Salento area, one of the finest regions for the cultivation of the Primitivo grape. Here, viticulture has extremely ancient origins, dating back to the time of Magna Graecia. The property, which lies about 6 km from the Ionian coast, also includes a manor house called 'Masseria.' A typical complex of agricultural buildings, which originally acted as an organizational centre for all of the farming operations. The renovated Masseria now houses a winery of 700 sqm; complete with winemaking and cellaring facilities.
The Surani Dionysis Primitivo Di Manduria is fermented in for 10-12 days in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks, 15 months maturation in oak casks and 6 months in bottle.
Wine Enthusiast, Nov/2019
2015 -
"A heady mix of tilled earth, anise and tar ride over a dense blackberry and plum jam core. While densely packed on the palate, there's an impressive line of acidity pushing through to draw out the jammy fruit and spice flavors. Firm tannins lend ample support and clench up the finish. Drink from 2023."
Antonio Galloni's Vinous, Feb/2020
2015 -
"Deep ruby. Dark plum, red cherry, tobacco and cedary on the nose. Dense and chewy but lively, with very good intensity to the flavors of blackcurrant, plum, raspberry and nuts. Closes long and mountingly tannic. This big, herbal and tannic red is not necessarily that much better than the Primitivo Heracles, just bigger."
Wine Spectator, Oct/2021
2015 -
"A well-knit red, medium- to full-bodied and defined by supple tannins, with a pleasing range of ripe black raspberry, espresso crema, mandarin orange peel and cured tobacco. A minerally layer of smoke and iron emerges on the chewy finish. Drink now through 2026."
James Suckling, Nov/2019
2015 -
"This is a heady, decadent primitivo, replete with tar, dried fruit, cedar and walnuts. A hint of menthol. Full-bodied and slightly jammy, this is, no doubt, a plush wine, but still traces a fine line of acidity towards the fruit-forward finish. Drink now."
James Suckling, Oct/2018
2013 -
“A meaty primitivo that shows raspberries and cherry cake, as well as some charcuterie. Full body, ripe tannins and a medium chewy finish. Drink now."
Wine Enthusiast, Nov/2019
2013 -
"Aromas of plum cake, orange and potpourri spice carry to the rounded, lush palate. There's density to the jammy fruit flavors, with immense acidity and copious yet pulverized tannins providing a fine counterbalance. While this leans more powerful than finessed, the overall outcome is quite enjoyable. This should reward with a few years in the cellar. Drink from 2022."
Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, Mar/2020
2013 -
"Here is a medium-bodied Southern Italian wine that shows some of the licorice, tar and dusty, earthy aromas that you can expect as a wine completes some tertiary evolution. The Tommasi Family Estates 2013 Primitivo di Manduria Riserva Masseria Surani Dionysos delivers rich and ripe fruit flavors that glide thickly over the palate. This vintage ends with a blast of 15% alcohol that adds heat, making it a good match for a hearty ziti and meat sauce."
James Suckling, Jun/2018
2012 -
Wine Spectator, Oct/2015
2011 -
"Tangy dried strawberry and ripe boysenberry fruit meld in this medium-bodied, velvety red, with fresh acidity and accents of fig paste, mineral, chocolate pudding and star anise. Drink now through 2025."
James Suckling, Oct/2015
2011 -
"Lots of stewed-fruit and tomato-paste character. Full body, chewy tannins and a fruity nish. A little rustic, but I like the big, fruity style and soft texture. Drink now."