Wines made from Primitivo grapes of Basilicate
Discover the best wines made with Primitivo as a single variety or as a blend of Basilicate.
More informations about the variety Primitivo
From Croatia where it is called crljenak kastelanski or pribidrag. According to genetic analyses carried out by Professor Carole Meredith of California University in Davis (United States), it is related to the Croatian plavac mali and Zinfandel. It is also found in South Africa, New Zealand, Chile, Brazil, Germany, Bulgaria, Albania, Italy under the name of Primitivo, Malta, Greece, Portugal and to some extent in Croatia. In the United States (California), it is one of the most widely planted grape varieties, having been introduced in the 1830s well before Primitivo. In France, it is registered in the official catalogue of vine varieties on the A1 list under the name Primitivo.
More informations about the region of Basilicate
Basilicata, in Southern Italy, is a region whose name rarely appears in wine circles. It is best known for its red wines made from the Aglianico grape, and in particular for the Aglianico del Vulture appellation. It has only four DOCs, which collectively cover only two of every 100 bottles produced here. The remaining 98% is sold under IGT or, more likely, Vino da Tavola.
What are the typical flavors of the Primitivo grape variety?
- Black fruitPresent in 13% of Primitivo
- Red fruitPresent in 11% of Primitivo
- OakPresent in 10% of Primitivo
- EarthPresent in 8% of Primitivo
- SpicesPresent in 7% of Primitivo
- Non oakPresent in 6% of Primitivo
- Dried fruitPresent in 6% of Primitivo
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Primitivo
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Primitivo
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Primitivo
News about the grape variety Primitivo
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