Produttori di Manduria 'Aka' Primitivo Rosato 2024

Aka Primitivo — also known as one of Puglia's boldest rosés. Where pale rosé is polite, Primitivo rosé is punchy. Harnessing the power of Primitivo to make decent rosé is a neat trick when it comes off, and here it does. The deep coral colour hints at the generous cherry, pomegranate and wild strawberry flavours that pile on, backed by a savoury, saline edge and nicely crisp finish. Call it a rosé for contrarians — those who'd go for flavour over finesse.

Great with grilled chicken, charcuterie or spiced vegetable dishes, where its fruit and body stand up to bold flavours.

Produttori di Manduria is Puglia's oldest cooperative, set up in 1932 with just 17 growers, who, nowadays have over 400 members who, collectively, cultivate more than 2,000 hectares of vines. They've long been champions of Primitivo going back long before it was the fashionable grape it is today. And while wines made from this grape forms the backbone of their production, they also make a number of very interesting whites and this is where the local variety Fiano comes into its own. They're keen to keep their standards to the highest level and this is borne out by the awards they regularly achieve right across their range.