This wine pours an intense ruby red. The nose is wide and complex, bursting with prune and cherry jam aromas, mingled with tobacco, vanilla, and toasted spice. On the palate it is full-bodied with richness and depth, soft yet firm elegant tannins, and a well-balanced structure. The finish lingers with layers of cocoa, coffee and vanilla, rounding the fruit and oak into a satisfying conclusion.
Sessantanni is made from Primitivo grapes grown on venerable old vines, at least sixty years old, trained in the traditional Alberello system. After harvest the grapes undergo malolactic fermentation in stainless steel, then aged for 12 months in a mix of French and American oak barrels. The oak gives structure and spice while preserving the bold fruit and intensity Puglia is known for.
Serve around 17-18 °C. This wine is a great match for robust red meats (grilled or roasted), game-based dishes, rich ragù, or even for pairing with matured cheeses and dark chocolate. Its power and full-bodied profile stand up well to bold flavours.
The 2019 Sessantanni has been awarded scores around 91 points by several sources. It is praised for its full-bodied richness, the complex interplay of dark fruit, oak and spice, and the elegant, lasting finish. Comments frequently highlight its balance, bold yet polished.
Sessantanni Old Vines 2019 is not just pruned fruit and oak, but a wine with soul, its old vines add depth, its oak adds spice, and its finish is long enough to toast slow evenings. If you want a Primitivo that feels premium, intense, and worthy of savoring rather than rushing, this delivers exactly that.
