Primitivo (Italy)
Primitivo is a red grape from Puglia on the heel of the Italian boot.
Typical Flavors
 Strawberry |
 Raspberry |
 Blackberry |
 Cranberry |
 Red Cherry |
 Black Cherry |
 Plum |
 Jam |
Oak added Flavors:
 Vanilla |
 Cinnamon |
 Licorice |
 Chocolate |
Primitivo is known to taste Fruit-Filled and Jammy.
Profile
Primitivo is known for Fruity wines with good Concentration and Tannins:
| BODY | Medium - Full | ||
| TANNINS | Medium - Plus | ||
| FRUIT | Medium - Plus | ||
| ACIDITY | Medium - High | ||
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Food Pairing
 Salami |
 Ham |
 Chili |
 Indian Curry |
 Tomato Pasta |
 Pizza |
 Lasagna |
 Hamburger |
 Turkey |
 Lamb |
 Pork |
 Veal |
Primitivo pairs well with American, Italian, and Asian Sweet and Spicy food.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
Acidic Sauces. Tomato Sauce. Indian Curry.
Earthy Veggies. Mushrooms.
Onions. Capers. Eggplant.
Pizza. Tomato Pasta.
Spaghetti Bolognese.
BBQ Meat and Veggies.
Hamburger. Chicken. Pork. Veal. Lamb.
Cheese:
Mature Cheeses. Pecorino. Parmigiano. Manchego. Cheddar.
Puglian Specialities:
Melanzane Parmigiana (Eggplant Parmesan).
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The Ideal Glass
The Bordeaux glass is perfect for a bodied red wine.
It is taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl.
The large size of the glass allows the bouquet to develop. It smooths out rough edges, plays down tannins, and allows the wines to achieve balance.
The slimmer bowl sends the wine directly to the back of the mouth for maximum taste.
About
The name Primitivo translates as "early one" (like Tempranillo in Spanish),
and refers to the variety's early-ripening nature. Not to be mistaken with "primitive"
or "less refined".
DNA testing shows that Primitivo and Zinfandel is the same. Read More ...
Taste Primitivo and Zinfandel and discover the Old vs New world wine-making techniques.
Primitivo is less rich and jammy than Californian Zinfandel, it is easier to drink
and softer in tannins.
Notice that Primitivo has more Italian minerality and acidity which makes it excellent
with tomato based dishes.
Having less alcohol than Zinfandel makes it suitable for afternoon lunches.
DOC - DOCG Regions
Primitivo di Manduria DOC.
Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale DOCG
Primitivo di Gioia del Colle DOC.
Puglia (Apulia)
Puglia is not very famous in the wine world, but the interest is growing.
The capital is Bari.
Red Wines:
Aglianico
Negroamaro
Nero di Troia
Primitivo
Primitivo Passitivo
Sangiovese
Uva di Troia
