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Primitivo is a red grape variety, with its roots in Puglia, Italy.
The wines show full body, high tannin, medium acidity, dry and high alcohol.
The tasting note runs to blackberry, plum, cherry, spice, vanilla and pepper.
It is planted most seriously in Puglia.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium vigour and a preference for warm and dry.
On other labels it goes by Zinfandel, Crljenak Kastelanski, Pribidrag and Tribidrag.
At the table it suits spit-roasted lamb, lentil stew with bacon, barbecued meats and rich pastas.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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spit-roasted lamb
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lentil stew with bacon
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barbecued meats
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rich pastas
Also labelled.
Zinfandel, Crljenak Kastelanski, Pribidrag, Tribidrag, Kratosija.
Bottles to look for.
- Cantine Due Palme 'Pillastro' Primitivo Puglia IGT, Italy
- Cantine Paradiso '1954' Primitivo Puglia IGT, Italy
- Cantine San Marzano '62 Anniversario' Primitivo di Manduria Riserva, Puglia, Italy
- Cantine San Marzano 'Talo' Primitivo di Manduria, Puglia, Italy
- Cantine San Marzano 'Tramari' Rose di Primitivo Salento IGP, Puglia, Italy
- Cantine San Marzano 60 Sessantanni Old Vines Primitivo di Manduria, Puglia, Italy
- Cignomoro 80 Years Old Limited Edition Vecchie Vigne Primitivo di Manduria, Puglia, Italy
- Cignomoro Pepe Nero Primitivo Salento IGT, Puglia, Italy
Primitivo: common questions
01.What does Primitivo taste like?+
Primitivo tastes of blackberry, plum, cherry, spice, vanilla and pepper, plus one more. The wines show full body, high tannin, medium acidity, dry and high alcohol.
02.Where is Primitivo from?+
Primitivo originates in Puglia, Italy.
03.Where is Primitivo grown?+
The key regions for Primitivo are Puglia.
04.What food pairs with Primitivo?+
Pour it with spit-roasted lamb, lentil stew with bacon, barbecued meats and rich pastas.
05.What else is Primitivo called?+
Primitivo is also labelled Zinfandel, Crljenak Kastelanski, Pribidrag, Tribidrag and Kratosija.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.