Wines made from Primitivo grapes of Aleatico di Puglia
Discover the best wines made with Primitivo as a single variety or as a blend of Aleatico di Puglia.
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.
Rare liqueur DOC across five Apulian provinces (Bari, Foggia, Brindisi, Lecce, Taranto), sunny climate (~300 days of sun, summers >40°C). Aleatico (≥85%, complemented by Negroamaro, Malvasia Nera and Primitivo): opulent sweet red with candied fruits, black cherry, rose, spices, honey and ethereal-balsamic note, garnet with violet hues. Dolce Naturale (13% vol) and fortified Liquoroso (16%) versions. Apulian meditation wine.