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San Marzano wines come from the small Italian town bearing the same name and is located in the centre of the Primitivo di Manduria DOP, a strip of land between the seas that wash over the Puglia region.
In 1962 it was this town that 19 winegrowers from the area founded Cantine San Marzano.
Today the winery sits on 120 hectares of land and produces around 20 lines. Best known for its use of Primitivo which is the red grape variety that is the symbol of Puglia’s oenological heritage
More about Cantine San Marzano
In the heart of Italy's Puglia region, nestled between the shimmering Adriatic and Ionian Seas, lies the picturesque town of San Marzano. It is here, over half a century ago, that a group of visionary winegrowers laid the foundation for one of the most influential wineries in Italy - Cantine San Marzano.
The year was 1962 when 19 winegrowers in the centre of the Primitivo di Manduria DOP region came together to establish Cantine San Marzano. Their shared dream - to elevate the reputation of the Primitivo grape and the wines of Puglia on the global stage.
In 1982, a pivotal moment in San Marzano's history occurred when Francesco Cavallo was appointed as the Chairman of the Board of Directors. Cavallo would go on to lead the winery for the next four decades, guiding it through a period of unprecedented growth and transformation.
The mid-1990s marked a significant milestone in San Marzano's history, as the winery's dedication and hard work culminated in the release of its first bottled wines.
San Marzano wines highlight their winemaking philosophy of honouring the legacy of the Primitivo grape and the rich viticultural heritage of Puglia. This has enables the winery to be able to craft wines that resonate with a global audience.
At the heart of San Marzano's success lies a deep-rooted spirit of cooperation and collective endeavour. From the winery's founding in 1962, when 19 winegrowers banded together to pursue their shared dream, to the present day, where the winery continues to thrive as a cooperative enterprise, this collaborative ethos has been the driving force behind its remarkable achievements.
