Primitivo


[pri-meh-TEE-voh]


Bouquet / Tasting notes: Wild blackberry, raspberry, cherry, clove, and spice.

Color: Dark Purple

Body: medium bodied, spicy tannins
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Pairings: lamb, pork, grilled beef, ribs, roasted red meats, wild game, spicy cheeses and pizza.

Side Notes: a.k.a Zinfandel. Best location: Puglia because it's always warm and sunny. Originated of primitivo is from Greece. In the 17th century, Benedictine monks named the varietal "Primitivo" because it matured early.

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