Vetrère Barone Pazzo Primitivo di Salento 2021 is a rich and elegant 100% Primitivo from Salento in Puglia, Southern Italy, produced from the winery’s oldest Primitivo vines. Ripe Mediterranean fruit, smooth tannins and extended oak ageing create a structured yet refined expression of one of Puglia’s signature red grape varieties. Grape Variety: 100% Primitivo Country: Italy Region: Salento, Puglia Vintage: 2021 Wine Type: Dry red wine Alcohol: [to be confirmed] Vineyard: Selected from the oldest Primitivo vines Harvest: Hand-harvested at optimal ripeness Fermentation: Temperature-controlled stainless steel Ageing: 12 months in wooden barrels + recommended 12 months of bottle ageing Serving Temperature: Approx. 18°C Food Pairing: Pasta with meat sauces, red meats, aged hard and semi-hard cheeses Intense ruby red in colour, Barone Pazzo offers generous aromas and flavours of ripe plum and cherry, complemented by subtle balsamic and spicy nuances. Rich in extract and concentration, the palate combines generous fruit with smooth, well-balanced tannins, providing both structure and finesse. Produced exclusively from Primitivo grapes selected from the winery’s oldest vines, the fruit is harvested by hand at optimal ripeness. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks before the wine matures for 12 months in wooden barrels. A further 12 months of bottle ageing is recommended, allowing the concentrated fruit, tannins and oak-derived complexity to integrate and develop. Barone Pazzo is a powerful yet polished expression of Primitivo and the warm Mediterranean character of Salento.