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A fresh, chewy red with brightness and coolness for this ripe vintage. Medium body. Pretty fruit. Dark-berry,...
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Aromas of plums, blackcurrants, dark chocolate, tobacco, balsamic and cigar box. It’s medium-to full-bodied with...
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COLOR: Ruby red color. NOSE: Elegant and intense bouquet on the nose with aromas of black fruitsand spices, and an...
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This is an extremely beautiful and polished red with crushed berries, creamy and firm tannins and a long, intense...
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Smooth and laced with plum, blackberry, leather and mineral aromas and flavors, this red combines power and elegance....
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Rich, with earthy aromas of dark cherry, plum, cocoa, and a touch of cedar, and sandalwood. Medium-bodied, round on...
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The Tenuta San Leonardo 2017 San Leonardo (in a heavy glass bottle) shows subtle but unmistakable generosity and...
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This red sports a saline edge, along with cherry, strawberry, tobacco and spice notes. Light, with a wisp of tannins...
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The 2017 Camalaione, Le Cinciole's Cabernet Sauvignon/ Merlot/Syrah blend, packs a huge punch. Blackberry, lavender,...
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Here's an iconic wine from the Veneto made from a blend of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon and 32% Merlot. The Maculan 2017...
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Fresh and firm core of wild berries, violet flowers. Good structure and tannins, spicy and fruity aftertaste. 100%...
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The 2017 Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico Dorilli pulls you close to the glass with an enticing bouquet that mixes wild...
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Color: Deep ruby red. Bouquet: Very ripe and intense nose; ripe blackberry and plum, fig, cracked pepper and orange...
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Showing some development, this red is hitting its stride with plum, blackberry, iron, leather and woodsy flavors....
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Very fruity with a hint of jam, but it also has a solid core of tannins and spices. Full body, soft tannins and a...
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Unlike the Santuvario Rosso, the Lozio, which is effectively Santuvario's riserva, is not made annually. The...
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Altesse Italian Red Blends Primitivo 2017 750ml

As with many European grape varietals, there is some debate regarding the precise origins of the Primitivo grape. Most people now agree that it probably came from Croatia, where it is still used widely in the production of red wine, and it known as Tribidrag. However, today it is a grape most commonly associated with the powerful red wines of Puglia, the heel of Italy’s boot, where the intense sunshine and brisk Mediterranean breezes produce grapes of remarkable character and balance. Primitivo is a dark grape, known for producing intense, inky, highly tannic wines, most notably the naturally sweet Dolce Naturale and the heavy and complex Primitivo di Manduria wines. Primitivo tends to be naturally very high in both tannin and alcohol, making it ideal for both barrel and cellar ageing, which brings out its more rounded and interesting features.


Primitivo is not the easiest grape to grow or manage, and it has had something of a difficult century. Indeed, by the 1990s, there was little interest in Puglian wines in general, and winemakers were neglecting their Primitivo vineyards and looking to other, more commercially viable varietals. However, the last decade has seen this grape come well and truly back into fashion, with new techniques and a heightened interest in native Italian grape varietals bringing Primitivo back into the spotlight. It is now widely loved for its intensity and ability to be paired with strongly flavored foods.