Primitivo vs Tannat
Compare Primitivo and Tannat: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Primitivo | Tannat | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | noir | noir |
| Number of wines | 4116 | 2612 |
| Average rating | 3.80 / 5 | 3.66 / 5 |
| Producing countries | Italy, United States, Australia, Chile, South Africa | France, Uruguay, Brazil, United States, Argentina |
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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Powerful, tannic reds with inky colour and dense texture, with aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, black plum, leather, liquorice and smoky notes. Very high ageing potential and polyphenol content (health reputation). Star of Madiran AOC in Béarn and the national grape of Uruguay (Canelones, Maldonado). Also grown in Irouléguy and Tursan. Late-ripening red variety from south-west France.
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