Wines made from Primitivo grapes of Lizzano
Discover the best wines made with Primitivo as a single variety or as a blend of Lizzano.
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.
Puglian DOC (1988) of the Ionian Salento south of Taranto (Lizzano, Faggiano), 8 km from the sea. Negroamaro is the signature (60–80%) — a fleshy, sunny red with intense notes of black cherry, blackberry, ripe plum, garrigue and a characteristically slightly bitter balsamic touch, round tannins and full mouthfeel. Montepulciano, Sangiovese and Malvasia Nera as complements. Fresh rosés with red fruits; whites and sparkling wines as complements.