Savese, Il Sava, Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale, 2007

The 50-60 year old vines. grapes are picked late when slightly shrivelled on the vine for concentration. Aged for two years in large oak vats and sealed in locally handmade terracotta amphorae. Rich, smooth and slightly sweet with individual, savoury Christmas cake flavours and generous, rich mouthfeel. A Primivito like grandad used to make.