Leone de Castris 2020 Villa Santera (Primitivo di Manduria)
A mix of fresh and dried blackberry and dark cherry tones is standard for Primitivo di Manduria, with heady doses of anise, orange and crushed herbs lending depth. The medium-bodied palate shows plush fruit tones matched by a firm grip of velvety tannins and fresh acidity for lasting support. Alexander Peartree
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Price$21,Buy Now
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DesignationVilla Santera
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Alcohol14.5%
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Bottle Size750 ml
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CategoryRed
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ImporterVias Imports
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Date Published12/31/2021
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