Primitivo Wines

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The strong wines made from the Italian red grape primitivo have mellow flavours of blackberry, dark chocolate, and liquorice. It originated in Croatia but discovered its true home on the Puglian limestone plateaus. Primitivo thrives in California, where it is known as Zinfandel, in the New World.

On the Salento peninsula, between the Adriatic and Ionian seas, there are several DOC, DOCG, and IGT zones that are especially devoted to Primitivo. Salento IGT covers the entirety of Taranto, Brindisi, and Lecce, whereas Primitivo di Manduria DOC covers the southern regions of the provinces of Taranto and Brindisi.

Primitivo is used to make red blends as well as single-varietal wines, adding body and alcohol. Additionally, it may be found in sumptuous fortified wines like Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale and delicate rosato (rosé) wines with aromas of fresh summer fruit.

And if you're asking 'what does Primitivo mean' it means 'early ripening' rather than 'primitive'!

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Red 12.5

Botromagno Primitivo della Puglia 2024 75cl £20.28

The colour is deep ruby red On the nose the wine shows a delicate scent of berry fruits The palate is elegant, intense with soft natural tannins (no oak) The alcohol content is distinct but not overpowering

Red 13.5

Azienda Agricolare Frisino Francesco Legami Primitivo 2024 75cl £15.96

Rose 12.5

San Marzano, Tramari, Salento, Primitivo Rose 2024 150cl £27.49

Made from the Primitivo grape, this is a very appealing pale and tangy rose with aromas of roses and red cherries against a creamy background of Mediterranean spice

Red 13.5

Doncosimo Salento Primitivo 75cl £16.09

A truly exquisite masterpiece from the finest Primitivo grapes, elegant and full bodied red wine, boasts a rich berry and spicy bouquet. Smooth texture, harmonious finish and supple tannins.

Red 13

Villa Mottura Primitivo del Salento 75cl £16.93

Villa Mottura Primitivo del Salento 75cl is a deep ruby red, bright and intense with an Intense aroma of ripe red fruit, cherry, mulberry, blueberry, vanilla and aromatic herbs. Strong personality and long persistency, enjoyable tannins