The Comprehensive Guide to Zinfandel (Primitivo) | Wine Folly
WEBZinfandel (aka Primitivo) is the fourth most planted wine grape in California (after Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir). It performs well in warm, sunny regions and is very sensitive to terroir (because of its thin skins).
Tasting Challenge: Italian Primitivo - Wine Folly
WEBMost popular in Puglia (the heel of Italy’s boot), Primitivo is known for lots of dark fruit, high alcohol levels, lower acidity, and less boisterous tannins. It’s exactly the sort of thing that wine beginners and experts can all appreciate without taking 50 pages of notes.
Puglia Wine is Italy's Secret to Value - Wine Folly
WEBPrimitivo: If you’re searching for a richer, fuller-bodied red with abundant weight look towards Puglian Primitivo. Primitivo tastes of dark fruit like fresh figs, blueberries and baked blackberries. There’s a distinct dried fruit-leather character to it as well.
Zinfandel - Wikipedia
WEBZinfandel (also known as Primitivo) is a variety of black-skinned wine grape. The variety is grown in over 10 percent of California vineyards. [1] .
Learn About Primitivo - Red Wine Grape - Wine-Searcher
WEBAug 9, 2024 · Primitivo is a dark-skinned wine grape used to make intense, inky, tannic reds in Puglia, southern Italy. It is also one of the most widely planted varieties in the western United States, where it is better known under its American synonym, Zinfandel.
What Is Primitivo Wine? A Complete Guide - The Wine Wiki
WEBWhat is Primitivo wine from Puglia, and how do you choose the best one? Click for our complete guide to this brawny Italian grape variety!
Zinfandel vs Primitivo! | Last week we tasted some Italian Primitivo ...
WEBLast week we tasted some Italian Primitivo, so how does it hold up to California Zin? And can either of these wines age gracefully? Click the link for...
Primitivo Wine - Taste, Region and Pairing Guide - Total Wine & More
WEBApr 8, 2022 · The red winemaking grape, Primitivo (pronounced prim-ah-TEE-voh) is primarily grown in Italy’s Puglia region, in the heel of Italy’s boot. This hot climate produces fruit-filled, jammy wines with medium acidity and tannins. But there is more to the story behind this fruity Italian wine.
Caliza Winery Primitivo | Caliza Winery Wines | Paso Robles …
WEBEnjoy this wine with robust smoked meats like brisket, grilled pork chops, or even smoked duck breast with spiced cranberry chutney.
Guide to Primitivo wine (Italian Zinfandel)
WEBPrimitivo is an Italian red grape that produces bold wines with smooth flavours of blackberry, dark chocolate and liquorice. Originally from Croatia, it found its true home on the eroded limestone plateaus of Puglia. In the New World, Primitivo thrives in California, where it’s known as Zinfandel.
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