Wines made from Primitivo grapes of California
Discover the best wines made with Primitivo as a single variety or as a blend of California.
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 California
Powerful, sunny reds: dense Napa Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, chocolate, tobacco, ample tannins), spicy, jammy Zinfandel from the Sierra Foothills, silky red-fruited Pinot Noir on the cool coast (Sonoma, Russian River, Central Coast). Opulent, buttery Chardonnay, notes of yellow fruit and vanilla. Varied climate, from the hot interior to the Pacific-cooled coast. 80% of US production, 139 AVAs including Napa (1st AVA, 1981).
What are the typical flavors of the Primitivo grape variety?
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Primitivo
- Dried fruitPresent in 3% of Primitivo
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Primitivo
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Primitivo
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Primitivo
- FloralPresent in 1% of Primitivo