Buy Paololeo Passo del Cardinale Primitivo di Manduria | Premium Italian Red Wine | Singapore Delivery
Rich, Spicy & Powerful – Blackcurrant, Licorice, Coffee & Velvety Tannins

The Paolo Leo Passo del Cardinale Primitivo di Manduria 2022 is a bold and beautifully structured red wine from Puglia, crafted from 100% Primitivo, an ancient grape known for its early ripening and intense concentration. This cuvée shines with a deep ruby red colour and elegant garnet reflections, inviting you into a world of rich aromatics and velvety texture.

On the nose, it delivers an intense bouquet of blackcurrant, blackberry jam, licorice, coffee, and warm spice. The palate is decisive and powerful, showcasing velvety tannins, integrated freshness, and a long, persistent finish filled with berry jam, cloves, and baking spices.

A hallmark of Primitivo is its rare ability to produce a second crop just 20 days after harvest, traditionally added to the first harvest to enhance the wine’s freshness and acidity — a signature characteristic of this style.

Full-bodied, opulent, and impeccably balanced, this Manduria powerhouse is a perfect match for grilled beef, lamb, hearty pasta, and classic Pugliese dishes.

⭐ Awards & Critical Acclaim

James Suckling (2022 Vintage):
"Rich and spicy with exuberant dark berries, cloves, cedar and hints of tar. Full-bodied, deep and succulent with fine tannins. Intense and opulent, but shows balance and focus. Drink now."

Powerful, Spiced & Velvety

• Colour: Ruby red with garnet reflections

• Aroma: Blackcurrant, licorice, coffee, dark berries, warm spices

• Palate: Velvety tannins, berry jam, cloves, rich structure

• Body: Full-bodied, deep, opulent

• Finish: Long, persistent, spicy

Food Pairing & Serving

Serve at 16–18°C with:

• Beef steaks, grilled ribeye, or roast lamb

• Pugliese classics: orecchiette with chops sauce, slow-cooked meats

• Pasta with rich tomato sauces

• Singaporean favourites: mutton curry, beef rendang, smoked duck

Available now with islandwide delivery in Singapore.

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