Primitivo vs Tempranillo
Compare Primitivo and Tempranillo: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Primitivo | Tempranillo | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | noir | noir |
| Number of wines | 4116 | 19555 |
| Average rating | 3.80 / 5 | 3.60 / 5 |
| Producing countries | Italy, United States, Australia, Chile, South Africa | Spain, United States, Australia, Mexico, 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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Elegant, structured reds with aromas of strawberry, cherry, plum, leather, blond tobacco and pronounced vanilla from long oak ageing. Ranges from Joven to Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva. Star of Rioja DOCa, Ribera del Duero DO and Toro DO, also shines in the Douro as Tinta Roriz/Aragonez. One of the world's most planted Spanish varieties.
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