Wines made from Primitivo grapes of Tarantino
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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 Pouilles
The wine region of Tarantino is located in the region of Pouilles of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Luce del Sole or the Domaine Contessa Marina produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Tarantino are Primitivo, Merlot and Malbec, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Tarantino often reveals types of flavors of black fruit, blueberry or spices and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, dried fruit or black cherries.
What are the typical flavors of the Primitivo grape variety?
- OakPresent in 14% of Primitivo
- EarthPresent in 13% of Primitivo
- Black fruitPresent in 13% of Primitivo
- Red fruitPresent in 12% of Primitivo
- Non oakPresent in 11% of Primitivo
- SpicesPresent in 11% of Primitivo
- MicrobioPresent in 6% of Primitivo
- Dried fruitPresent in 6% of Primitivo
- PlumPresent in 3% of Primitivo
- Dark fruitPresent in 3% of Primitivo
- CinnamonPresent in 3% of Primitivo
- RaspberryPresent in 3% of Primitivo
- OakyPresent in 3% of Primitivo
- CherryPresent in 3% of Primitivo
- ChocolatePresent in 2% of Primitivo
- BlackberryPresent in 2% of Primitivo
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Primitivo
- TobaccoPresent in 2% of Primitivo
- VanillaPresent in 2% of Primitivo
- SmokePresent in 2% of Primitivo
News about the grape variety Primitivo
Hugh Johnson: ‘I’ve formed a bond with Grillo and flirted with Verdicchio’
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North Italy suffers over 100 days of drought
Springtime brings the so-called ‘Caldaia di Maggio’ to Barolo, a noise similar to a kettle simmering that is caused by evaporating water in the soils. This year, however, it’s unlikely that this phenomenon will occur. Drought is affecting the entire north of Italy; predominantly the Langhe but also Valpolicella and Franciacorta. Not even Tuscany is spared. The vineyards are lacking the reserves of water that their soils usually contain at this time of year. Winter passed without snow in almost a ...
Feudi di San Gregorio takes another step towards a fully sustainable business model
This week, Campania-based company, Tenute Capaldo Group announced that it is now a B-Corp. The Group comprises the Feudi di San Gregorio winery in Irpinia, estates in Bolgheri (Campo alle Comete) and Basilicata (Basilisco), and its two Marennà restaurants (one located at the Feudi winery and the other in Capodichino Airport). What is a B-Corp? The B-Corp is one of the most rigorous certifications in the world related to defining social, environmental and governance best practices for businesses. ...
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