Primitivo vs Sangiovese
Compare Primitivo and Sangiovese: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Primitivo | Sangiovese | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | noir | noir |
| Number of wines | 4116 | 18845 |
| Average rating | 3.80 / 5 | 3.71 / 5 |
| Producing countries | Italy, United States, Australia, Chile, South Africa | Italy, United States, Australia, Argentina, France |
Primitivo
Powerful, sun-drenched reds with a dark robe and generous alcohol, showing aromas of stewed blackberry, stewed plum, dried fig, chocolate, gentle spice and balsamic notes. Supple tannins, indulgent finish. Star of Puglia with Primitivo di Manduria DOC, Gioia del Colle DOC and Salice Salentino. Identical to American Zinfandel and Croatian Crljenak Kaštelanski by DNA analysis.
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Firm, upright reds with precise acidity and angular tannins, showing aromas of sour cherry, plum, dried herbs, leather, black tea and balsamic notes. Characteristically bitter, savoury finish. Star of Chianti Classico DOCG, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and Morellino di Scansano. Italy's most planted variety, a descendant of Ciliegiolo × Calabrese di Montenuovo.
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