Pit Primitivo against Zinfandel other for an absolutely stunning celebration of this jammy, juicy-tasting grape!
It’s an age-long argument whether or not Primitivo and Zinfandel are the same grape. The answer: basically. There are only very slight differences in their genetic makeup, most likely coming from natural and geographical changes. Both are from an ancient indigenous Croatian grape. This grape is known as Primitivo in Italy and Zinfandel in the United States, Australia, and other New World wine countries that grow this grape. You may also find Primitivo in New World countries. This simply means that those vines are from Italy, or from the exact clone of the Italian Primitivo.
Lifili Primitivo 2021 (Puglia, Italy) Dark ruby red with bouquet of cherries and dried plums. These notes are accompanied by spicy aromas of vanilla and rosemary. This red wine from Puglia is perfectly balanced, complex, silky, and has a long finish.
Knotty Vines Red Blend 2018 (California, USA) The indulgent confluence of Merlot, Malbec, Zinfandel and Petit Verdot results in a velvety blend of ripe plum, coffee, black cherry and chocolate flavors with a smooth, rich finish. 31% Zinfandel, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 16% Malbec.
Western Cellars Zinfandel 2020 takes Zin grapes from around California, blending them to create a vintage of the same quality year on year. Typical notes of raspberry, cherry, and spice are the standouts, alongside easy acid and tannin.
Lifili Salice Salentino DOP 2021 (Puglia, Italy) has a worthy scent with ripe red and dark fruit, flanked by spice, dark cherries, blackberries, mulberries, cassis, dark tobacco, and woody notes. The palate shows substance, texture and volume in a strong structure, intense spice with ripe and cooked dark fruit, strong, ripe tannins, natural character, and robust dishes.
San Marzano Il Pumo Primitivo 2021
(Sicily, Italy) is deep ruby red with violet reflections in the glass. Experience intense aromas, with spicy notes of plum and cherry, with rosemary and vanilla scents. A full-bodied wine, soft and balanced, and easy to drink.
San Marzano Naca Primitivo Puglia Bio 2020
(Sicily, Italy) Deep ruby red with crimson reflections. Rich of mature fruit, cherries and plums, with coffee and black pepper notes. A full-bodied wine whose 5 years of aging have helped soften and balance the wine with a pleasantly lingering aftertaste.
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