Il Matane
Il Matane works with the native grapes of Puglia, the sun-drenched region at the heel of Italy's boot. The winery's portfolio centers on Primitivo, the dark-skinned variety that thrives in Puglia's warm continental climate, alongside Negroamaro, another regional cornerstone. The Primitivo-Merlot blend shows how the winery bridges local tradition with international structure, while the straight Primitivo and Negroamaro bottlings express the character of their respective terroirs. Wine Advocate and Wine Enthusiast have rated across the range, with the Primitivo-Merlot and pure Primitivo each earning scores in the mid-to-upper 80s, and the Negroamaro holding steady at 86 points. These are wines rooted in Puglia's Mediterranean identity—warm, generous, and built on grapes that have shaped the region's winemaking for centuries.
Critics
Wine Advocate, Wine Enthusiast