Veel hoger gewaardeerd dan vergelijkbare wijnen in dit prijssegment
Wijnhuis | San Marzano |
|---|---|
Druivenrassen | Primitivo |
Wijnstreek | Primitivo di Manduria |
Wijnstijl | Zuid-Italië Primitivo |
Alcoholgehalte | 14.5% |
Allergenen | Bevat sulfieten |
Wijnbeschrijving | A Primitivo that radiates Puglian warmth, depth, and elegance. Full of aromas of prune, cherry jam, and blackberry compote, it unfurls into warm waves of cinnamon, clove, and vanilla, with tobacco and cedar in the background. Rich and velvety on the palate – densely framed yet mellow – with light tannins and lingering acidity that leads into a long, cocoa‑noted finish. Pair with braised lamb, wild boar ragu, or aged pecorino for a delicious and harmonious match. |
Arguably more well known by its alter-ego Zinfandel, Primitivo is a huge, ripe Italian grape which is the pride of the Apulia region in the south of Italy.
Primitivo is a delightfully brash wine that's very dark, very juicy and very high in alcohol.
The grape is thought to have originated in Croatia, where it is known as Crljenak (shill-ee-ah-nock). It was then brought to Italy, and on to the Un...
