Wines made from Primitivo grapes of Tuscany
Discover the best wines made with Primitivo as a single variety or as a blend of Tuscany.
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 Tuscany
Kingdom of Sangiovese: upright reds with cherry, plum, dried herbs and leather, lively acidity and firm tannins. Fleshy, food-friendly Chianti Classico DOCG, deep long-ageing Brunello di Montalcino (spice, tobacco, ripe black fruit), elegant Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. On the coast, Bolgheri crafts the opulent Cabernet- and Merlot-based 'Super Tuscans'. Some fresh white Vernaccia.
What are the typical flavors of the Primitivo grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 7% of Primitivo
- Non oakPresent in 6% of Primitivo
- EarthPresent in 6% of Primitivo
- MicrobioPresent in 6% of Primitivo
- OakPresent 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
- CreamPresent in 1% of Primitivo
- CherryPresent in 1% of Primitivo
- OakyPresent in 1% of Primitivo
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Primitivo
- SmokePresent in 1% of Primitivo
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Primitivo
- PeachPresent in 1% of Primitivo
- ButterPresent in 1% of Primitivo
- EarthyPresent in 1% of Primitivo
- BlackberryPresent in 1% of Primitivo
- BlueberryPresent in 1% of Primitivo