PRIMITIVO 2023, Feudo Apuliano, Puglia, IT

PRIMITIVO, Feudo Apuliano, Salento IGT, Puglia, Italy 2023 | 100% Primitivo A brilliant-value Primitivo delivering a captivating mix of spicy earthiness, ripe fruit character, and a beautifully structured finish. This wine hails from Salento IGT, a premier wine-making zone encompassing the provinces of Taranto, Brindisi, and Lecce. Occupying the sun-drenched heel of Italy’s boot, the Salento Peninsula is uniquely bordered by the Adriatic Sea to the east and the Ionian Sea to the west. This maritime setting allows cooling sea breezes to temper the intense southern sun, shaping the distinct terroir that gives this wine its unique character. The Zinfandel Connection: DNA testing has revealed that Primitivo is genetically identical to California’s Zinfandel. However, Italy's unique soils and climate give this grape an unmistakable Old World soul. It is Zinfandel with a sophisticated European twist—bursting with juicy fruit yet grounded by rustic earthiness, full-bodied yet remarkably balanced. It is as perfectly suited at the dinner table as it is for a casual evening on the patio. 🍷 Wine information (PDF)