Wines made from Primitivo grapes of Toscane
Discover the best wines made with Primitivo as a single variety or as a blend of Toscane.
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 Toscane
Tuscany is one of the most famous and prolific wine regions in Europe. It is best known for its Dry red wines made from Sangiovese grapes, which dominate production. These include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The region's Vin Santo is also highly prized, as are its passito dessert wines, though these are produced in comparatively tiny quantities.
What are the typical flavors of the Primitivo grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 7% of Primitivo
- Non oakPresent in 6% of Primitivo
- MicrobioPresent in 6% of Primitivo
- OakPresent in 6% of Primitivo
- EarthPresent in 6% of Primitivo
- SpicesPresent in 5% of Primitivo
- Black fruitPresent in 5% of Primitivo
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Primitivo
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Primitivo
- GamePresent in 1% of Primitivo
- Stone fruitPresent in 1% of Primitivo
- FigPresent in 1% of Primitivo
- CheesePresent in 1% of Primitivo
- Dried figPresent in 1% of Primitivo
- CinnamonPresent in 1% of Primitivo
- Red currantPresent in 1% of Primitivo
- AlmondsPresent in 1% of Primitivo
- ToffeePresent in 1% of Primitivo
- PrunePresent in 1% of Primitivo
- TomatoesPresent in 1% of Primitivo
News about the grape variety Primitivo
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