Wines made from Primitivo grapes of Abruzzo
Discover the best wines made with Primitivo as a single variety or as a blend of Abruzzo.
More informations about the variety 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.
More informations about the region of Abruzzo
Accessible, identity-driven Italian duo. Montepulciano d'Abruzzo as red: deep colour, intense aromas of black cherry, ripe plum, sweet spices and balsamic notes, round tannins and a gourmet finish, from everyday to age-worthy Riserva. Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOCG as a fleshy, fruity rosé (strawberry, pomegranate). Trebbiano d'Abruzzo as a straight white with citrus and white flowers, sublimated by a few cult producers (Valentini).
What are the typical flavors of the Primitivo grape variety?
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Primitivo
- EarthPresent in 3% of Primitivo
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Primitivo
- OakPresent in 3% of Primitivo
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Primitivo
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Primitivo
- Black fruitPresent in 3% of Primitivo
- CreamPresent in 2% of Primitivo
- CherryPresent in 2% of Primitivo
- OakyPresent in 2% of Primitivo
- EarthyPresent in 2% of Primitivo
- BlackberryPresent in 2% of Primitivo
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Primitivo
- TobaccoPresent in 2% of Primitivo
- StrawberriesPresent in 2% of Primitivo
- VanillaPresent in 2% of Primitivo
- Black cherriesPresent in 2% of Primitivo
- PlumPresent in 2% of Primitivo
- JamPresent in 2% of Primitivo
- LeatherPresent in 2% of Primitivo