Wines made from Primitivo grapes of San Severo
Discover the best wines made with Primitivo as a single variety or as a blend of San Severo.
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.
First DOC of Puglia (1968) in the northern Capitanata, Tavoliere plain around San Severo, alluvial and calcareous soils. Bombino Bianco as the signature white (40–60%) blended with Trebbiano Toscano: dry and light with delicate citrus, herbs and a subtle mineral touch, preserved acidity and low alcohol — ideal as frizzante and spumante. Malvasia del Chianti and Verdeca as complements. Montepulciano and Sangiovese as soft, fruity reds.