Wines made from Primitivo grapes of Vino da Tavola
Discover the best wines made with Primitivo as a single variety or as a blend of Vino da Tavola.
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 Vino da Tavola
The freest category of Italian wine, with no grape or zone constraint. All styles: bold reds based on Bordeaux grapes (Cabernet, Merlot), atypical blends, maker's cuvées outside DOC rules. Historic cradle of the "Super Tuscans" in the 1960s-80s (Sassicaia, Tignanello, Ornellaia) before the creation of IGT in 1992. Today dedicated to everyday wines or winemaker experiments.
What are the typical flavors of the Primitivo grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 24% of Primitivo
- Black fruitPresent in 24% of Primitivo
- OakPresent in 23% of Primitivo
- Non oakPresent in 19% of Primitivo
- EarthPresent in 18% of Primitivo
- SpicesPresent in 17% of Primitivo
- Dried fruitPresent in 13% of Primitivo
- MicrobioPresent in 12% of Primitivo
- CherryPresent in 8% of Primitivo
- OakyPresent in 8% of Primitivo
- BlackberryPresent in 8% of Primitivo
- Red fruitPresent in 8% of Primitivo
- VanillaPresent in 8% of Primitivo
- PlumPresent in 8% of Primitivo
- ChocolatePresent in 8% of Primitivo
- TobaccoPresent in 7% of Primitivo
- Black cherriesPresent in 7% of Primitivo
- LeatherPresent in 7% of Primitivo
- Black fruitsPresent in 7% of Primitivo
- Black currantPresent in 7% of Primitivo