Winery / Producer: Leone de Castris (Aristocratic and historic viticulture since 1665).

Region of Origin: I.G.T. Salento, Apulia (Puglia), Italy.

Grape Variety: 100% Primitivo (Manual selection from very low-yielding old vines).

Wine Type: Ultra-premium, collection, and author's still red wine.

Sweetness Classification: Dry.

Vinification and Aging: Artisanal manual harvest in small crates at optimal ripeness. Extended skin maceration at controlled temperature (24°C - 26°C) for 15 to 20 days to achieve total extraction of anthocyanins and noble polyphenols. After complete malolactic fermentation, the wine is devotedly aged for 12 to 14 months in new fine-grained French oak barrels, culminating in a prolonged refinement in bottle before its release.

Alcohol Content: 14.5% Vol.

Serving Temperature: 16°C - 18°C (Rigorous decanting of at least 45 to 60 minutes is required).

SKU / MPN: IT-LC-PLUI-PRIMITIVO-750ML

Appearance: Shows an impenetrably deep, opaque and concentrated ruby red color in the glass, with superb and intense dark purple hues that denote its monumental structure.

Nose: A three-dimensional, majestic, and overwhelmingly complex olfactory display. Dense notes of plum jam, ripe black mulberries, black cherry, and dried figs clearly stand out. As it evolves with aeration, superb tertiary layers of refined pipe tobacco, bitter dark chocolate, espresso beans, exotic spices (vanilla, clove, cinnamon), and a subtly distinguished toasted hint emerge.

Palate: Regal, full-bodied, opulent, and exceptionally unctuous entry. On the palate it is strictly dry, displaying a full, dense, and superbly structured body with the typical generosity of the Primitivo grape. Its tannins are a velvety caress of monumental fineness and ripeness. The finish is majestic, endless, and eternal, with a sophisticated aftertaste full of notes of fine cocoa, sweet spices, and baked dark fruits.

Precision Gourmet Pairing: The imposing structure, spiced complexity, and dry profile of this ultra-premium Primitivo demand intense dishes of the highest gastronomy. It pairs majestically with premium red meat cuts with prolonged dry-aging (such as grilled Wagyu, Tomahawk, or Porterhouse), roasted suckling lamb with Provençal herbs, duck magret with balsamic reductions, and game meats (wild boar or venison). It is the celestial companion for dishes perfumed with fresh black truffle, truffled porcini mushroom risottos, and pastas with complex ragouts. It offers a sublime experience with ultra-aged and intense cheese boards (such as long-aged Parmigiano Reggiano, aged Pecorino, Gorgonzola, or Roquefort) and dark chocolates with a high percentage of cocoa.

Suggested Moments:

• Special Celebration (Life Milestones): The ultimate bottle to frame the most solemn and important events: golden weddings, significant anniversaries, life milestones, or exclusive galas where the wine must be unforgettable.
• Business (Most Relevant Dinners): Uncorking Per Lui Primitivo is a statement of absolute status, power, and refined sybaritic culture. The definitive ally to commemorate the signing of major international corporate agreements.
• The Perfect Gift (Collector's Item): A monumental and highly coveted gift for collectors, sommeliers, and great wine enthusiasts worldwide who appreciate limited editions of Primitivo grape and Old World oenological treasures.
• Ultra-Gourmet Barbecue: Ideal for transforming a barbecue gathering into a private banquet of the highest sphere, accompanying imported meat cuts with the most complex marbling.
• Exclusive Family Meal: To honorably preside over the table at the most significant family banquets and festivities of the year, turning each toast into a legendary memory.

What is the specific origin and winery of this red wine?

This ultra-high-end red wine is one of the pinnacle creations of the mythical and centuries-old Leone de Castris winery, founded in 1665. Its specific origin is located within the distinguished terroir of I.G.T. Salento, in the Apulia (Puglia) region, in the extreme south of Italy.

Is this wine dry, semi-dry, or sweet?

Per Lui Primitivo is a strictly dry wine. It offers an opulent, dense, and exceedingly unctuous journey due to the high concentration of fruit and its selected old vines, but it is completely free of residual sugar, culminating in a clean, aristocratic, and exquisitely balanced finish.

What makes the Per Lui Primitivo label so special and exclusive?

Per Lui (For Him) is a cult wine conceived as a tribute to the memory of Piero Leone de Castris. It is produced in very limited quantities using only 100% Primitivo grapes from old plots on the estate, receiving the most meticulous care and excellent aging in new French oak barrels.

Is decanting necessary and what is its aging potential in a cellar?

Yes, due to its monumental concentration, polyphenolic density, and prolonged barrel aging, it imperatively requires decanting for 45 to 60 minutes before being served to allow its complex aromatic layers to open up. Its aging potential is extraordinary: it will evolve sublimely in a cellar for the next 8 to 12 years.