Prima Mano Negroamano, A Mano

Mark Shannon and Elvezia Sbalchiero, the duo behind A Mano, have worked in the wine business for most of their lives. Elvezia is a northern Italian wine marketing expert and Mark is a Californian winemaker. They fell in love with Puglia and, when they decided to start their own label, made it their home. By producing high quality wines, Mark and Elvezia have succeeded in making Primitivo one of Italy's most talked about grape varieties. They pay high prices for the best grapes from 70-100 year old vines and focus solely on quality and a modern style.

Their ‘Prima Mano’ Negroamaro is made from 70-year-old vines. 2017 was one of the best vintages A Mano have experienced. The weather was perfect, with a cold winter and dry, hot summer, and the vines responded to the excellent conditions.

Deep ruby in the glass.This wine is beautifully complex, with richness and depth. On the nose it shows aromas of rose petals, violets, black cherries and damask plums. The tannins are velvety and well-integrated; the vibrant acidity keeps the flavours fresh and intriguing through the long finish.

• Abv 14.5%
• Acidity: 5.57 g/l
  
• Residual sugar: 5.5g/l
• Vegetarian, Practising Biodynamic, Practising Organic, Vegan
• 75cl