Wines made from Primitivo grapes of Tarantino

Discover the best wines made with Primitivo as a single variety or as a blend of Tarantino.

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 Puglia

Apulian IGT (Taranto, Salento), ~380 ha on hilly terrain with limestone soils, hot Mediterranean climate. Primitivo signature red king (heritage of neighbouring Manduria): powerful and solar with blackberry, candied black cherry, plum, fig, chocolate and spiced touch, round tannins and vibrant fruit at high alcohol (14-15 degrees). Aromatic Aleatico for sweet wines, rare indigenous Susumaniello, Sangiovese and Montepulciano as complement. Warm Tarentine expression.

What are the typical flavors of the Primitivo grape variety?