Name: Pillastro Dozen
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Founded by local legend Angelo Maci, Cantine Due Palme is the acclaimed Puglian cooperative behind the 92-point Pillastro, our #1 southern Italian red. Taste it alongside the barrel-aged Gold Edition, which boasts a double-gold medal, and save $56.

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Gilbert & Gaillard International Competition

Sally Duncan, Chair of Hawkes Bay Winegrowers Association

“Full-bodied, smooth…a complex mix of full, tasty flavors. Very promising.”

Rich, full-bodied and deeply fruited, Pillastro Primitivo is an incredible value made by Cantine Due Palme—one of the most prominent wine cooperatives in the heel of Italy’s boot—from some serious old vines.

From Puglia, in the “heel” of Italy's boot-shaped peninsula, Pillastro Primitivo is a soulful and sumptuously fruited red that’s sure to please. Earning more than 60 various awards since its first vintage, it’s packed with spiced plum and raspberry flavors that’d appeal easily to new wine lovers and experienced sippers, alike.

But this wine’s popularity is hardly a surprise when you consider the source. It hails from Cantine Due Palme, a winemaking cooperative that’s also got plenty of awards to its name, including Gambero Rosso’s Cooperative Cellar of the Year in both 2021 and 2023. Not to mention, it was founded by three-time Vinitaly Winemaker of the Year Angelo Maci. 

A third-generation winemaker from Salento, Puglia, Angelo is something of a local legend. When he launched the winery back in 1989, he championed small, independent grape-growing folks who were being let down by bigger wine corporations. Back then, he worked with just 15 families. Today, the co-op counts 1,000+ members—managing some 7,500 acres of vines between them. 

 Now more than 80 years old, Angelo has begun taking steps away from Due Palme, handing control of operations to his daughter Melissa, while his grandson, Francesco Fortunato, has taken over winemaking. And the wines are tasting better than ever. 

For this one, Francesco and the Cantine Due Palme team only used fruit from the co-op’s old vines. Because the gnarled beauties produce fewer grapes, their fruit is much more concentrated, leading to wines with more intense and complex flavors with richer textures.All of which your sure to taste when you pour a glass for yourself.

GOOD TO KNOW: This wine qualifies for multiple case pricing (a case = 12 btls). The more cases you buy, the less you’ll pay per bottle—and the more you’ll save! Price updates in shopping cart.

Pillastro Primitivo

“The original Pillastro is our best-selling southern Italian red. Selezione d’Oro is even richer and more luxurious.”

Three-time Italian Winemaker of the Year Angelo Maci uses his oldest, most concentrated vines for this luxurious, barrel-aged gem. It puts a much-deserved spotlight on the sunny region of Puglia and is a must taste for fans of rich reds.

Pillastro Selezione d’Oro is an indulgent treat for lovers of ultra-rich, bold red wines. Crafted by talented winemaker Angelo Maci, the Puglian beauty brims with luscious spicy plum flavors and a long, chocolatey finish. Angelo is the mastermind behind our best-selling Italian red, Pillastro Primitivo. Selezione d’Oro is even more luxurious––as you’ll taste from your very first sip. Handcrafted with old-vine Primitivo grapes sourced from Angelo’s very best sites in Puglia, then given a splash of deep, dark Negroamaro, the wine was barrel aged for extra smoothness and complexity. In fact, Angelo’s 45-year-old vines are so low yielding, it takes the fruit from an entire plant to make just a single bottle of Selezione d’Oro! It's easy to see why Angelo has been named Winemaker of the Year three times at Vinitaly. And that’s just three of the many awards that he, his wine and his cellar have garnered since its founding in 1989. They also won the Cooperative Cellar of the Year title from prestigious Italian guide Gambero Rosso in 2021 and 2023. This rich, sun-baked treat comes into its own with hearty and rustic Italian fare. Serve at your next big family dinner—it’s a guaranteed hit. A word to the wise: Just like Angelo’s regular Pillastro, Selezione d’Oro has a big following—so hurry to guarantee your share.

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