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Primitivo
Primitivo is a black grape variety widespread above all in southern Italy, where it finds the ideal conditions to thrive. It seems that the name of Primitivo derives from the term Primativus used in ancient times to indicate the premature ripening of grapes certified in the Apulian area. The probable arrival in Apulia thanks to the Illyrian people makes it a historically very dated vine. Showing a compact cluster, Primitivo shows great sensitivity to humidity and that is why its diffusion in ventilated areas can help its correct growth without the risk of mould. Highly productive, Primitivo is widespread in the Salento areas, in the provinces of Lecce and Taranto. Also interesting is the genetic similarity of Primitivo with the Zinfandel widespread in California which gives particularly soft and enveloping wines. Only for a few decades, given the great ability to develop a recognizable aromatic complexity, Primitivo is not only used as a blending grape but vinified in purity and in compliance with the best cellar practices. Widespread with more than 12,000 ht between the regions of Apulia, Abruzzo, Campania and Basilicata, Primitivo appears as a grape of some important appellations such as: Primitivo di Manduria, Salento, Apulia, Salento del Massico, Gioia del Colle, Gravina. Intense ruby red colour, tends to garnet with aging. The nose is dominated by red and black fruit, such as blueberries, black cherry, plum, while the ability to age in wood leads the wine to develop spicy aromas of pepper and licorice, complementing it with aromas of cocoa and tobacco dust. Soft in the tannic contribution, it is a full and enveloping wine, capable of guaranteeing great persistence. Some refined versions can also be considered meditation.
Primitivo di Manduria
The spread of Primitivo in the area of Manduria is already attested by Pliny the Elder, despite the entry of this vine into the Italian peninsula can be traced back to the Illyrians who decided to spread it before the Roman era. The discreet trade towards the East of the area's wines was so intense in the Middle Ages that the name 'Brindisi', a city famous for its port, could soon represent, as it will be in modern usage, a wish anticipated by the drinking of good wine. From the Murge area, Primitivo begins to spread in Salento, finding ideal conditions for early ripening: a substantial difference compared to the wines produced in the Gioia del Colle area and consisting of greater body and alcohol content, probably developed for higher temperatures and better conditions for the maturation of the sugars, it was not enough to save Primitivo from its use as a blending wine intended mainly for the French market. Primitivo prefers clayey-calcareous soils and is particularly affected by drought conditions. With a harvest usually carried out at the end of August, the bunches are harvested by hand and the vinification takes place immediately to preserve the integrity of the fruit. Of the 900 ht included in the Primitivo di Manduria appellation, about half are dedicated to the cultivation of the Primitivo grape, while the remainder is dedicated to Negroamaro and Malvasia. The production disciplinary of Primitivo di Manduria DOC provides for a maximum yield of 9 tons per hectare with a yield of grapes not exceeding 70%, the origin of the grapes from company vineyards, the presence of Primitivo for at least 85%. Primitivo di Manduria has an intense ruby red colour and releases aromas of plum and red fruits on the nose that evolve into cocoa, tobacco and oriental spices for a strong body, soft and pleasant tannins, great persistence and roundness.
What are the characteristics of Primitivo?
Primitivo is a grape capable of guaranteeing representative and territorial wines. It lends itself well to the creation of blends, but best expresses its characteristics even when vinified alone. Among the characteristics of Primitivo it is possible to identify a great richness of fruit which is expressed in terms of aromatic fragrance and extract. It is able to guarantee full-bodied and full-bodied wines, with very evident hints of plum, blackberry, strawberry, cocoa, licorice, tobacco. Long sip and great compactness on the palate.
Which food does Primitivo go best with?
Served at a temperature of 18-20°, Primitivo lends itself to many combinations of regional and national cuisine. In the less refined versions, it can accompany meat sauces, legumes and medium-aged cheeses. The best combination for a Primitivo with body and structure can consist of grilled meats, sheep, lamb or boar stewed or baked. The younger versions are also suitable for first courses with meat sauces or legume soups. A very convincing combination leads it to accompany cold cuts and grilled vegetables.
What is the alcohol content of Primitivo?
Primitivo is rich in sugars and therefore able to develop a high alcohol content. The production disciplinary sets the minimum alcohol content at 13.5% for the Primitivo di Manduria, while it is 14% for the Primitivo di Manduria Riserva version.
Primitivo di Manduria DOC Villa Santera 2023 Leone de Castris
Villa Santera comes from the vineyards of the famous Leone De Castris company, located on the eastern coasts of Apulia, in the heart of the Primitivo di Manduria DOC.
This wine is produced entirely with Primitivo di Manduria grapes, harvested in the first ten days of September. Maceration and fermentation take place at a temperature of about 20-22 °C, followed by aging in barrels for at least 6 months and for another 3 months in the bottle, before being put on the market.
It has a dark red colour,...
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Puglia Primitivo IGT Neprica 2023 Tormaresca
Nèprica Primitivo rises from the vineyards of Tormaresca that extend along the Adriatic coast of Puglia, contained between the pine forests and the sea. The company's goal is to produce great wines from the region's native vines.
It is produced exclusively with Primitivo grapes. After crushing, the must ferments in stainless steel for 8-10 days at a temperature kept below 26 ° C. After the malolactic fermentation, the wine first ages in steel for 8 months and for another 4 months in the bottle.
It...
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Primitivo di Manduria DOC Passo del Cardinale 2023 Paolo Leo
The Primitivo di Manduria Passo del Cardinale by Paolo Leo was born in vineyards located between the villages of Manduria and Sava, in the province of Taranto.
It is produced exclusively with Primitivo grapes, harvested and selected entirely by hand at the first hours of dawn. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel at a controlled temperature of 25 ° C for 8-10 days. Subsequently the wine ages for 3 months in American oak barrels and for 6 months in steel, before being bottled.
The Passo del ...
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Salento IGT Primitivo Artas 2020 Castello Monaci
The Salento Primitivo Artas of Castello Monaci was born in vineyards located in the municipality of Salice Salentino, in the province of Lecce.
It is produced exclusively with Primitivo grapes, harvested and selected entirely by hand. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature. Subsequently the wine ages in barrique for 6 months and for another 6 months in bottle, before being put on the market.
It is characterized by a bright ruby red color. The nose opens with an...
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Salento Primitivo IGT Torcicoda 2022 Tormaresca
The Primitivo del Salento Torcicoda of the Marchesi Antinori comes from the vineyards located in the Maìme estate of S.Pietro Vernotico, in the province of Brindisi.
It is produced exclusively with Primitivo grapes, harvested during the first week of September. After the pressing, the grapes undergo a maceration with soft pumping over and delèstage. Then fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 26 ° C. The wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in oak barre...
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Puglia IGP Primitivo 2023 Paolo Leo
Paolo Leo's Primitivo Puglia is a red wine from the rural area of Sava and Manduria, located in the province of Taranto. The vines are grown on medium-textured soil. The harvest is carried out manually in the last ten days of August in small 5 kg boxes.
Winemaking begins with destemming of the grapes, followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 22-24°C for 8-10 days. The process includes daily pumping over, followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine ages in...
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Primitivo di Manduria DOC Mandus 2023 PietraPura
The Pietrapura line was born from the collaboration between the Tuscan company Rocca delle Macìe and renowned Apulian companies, in the common aim of enhancing the native vines of Salento and creating wines that best express the territory. The combination of their experiences and know-how led to the creation of different types of wine with native grapes, including Mandus , a wonderful expression of Primitivo di Manduria Doc which represents the high range of production.
It is obtained from vineya...
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Primitivo di Manduria DOC Il Rosso dei Vespa 2023 Vespa Vignaioli per Passione
The Primitivo di Manduria The Rosso dei Vespa was born in vineyards in the Tarantino municipality of Manduria, in the heart of the famous Apulian DOC Primitivo.
It is produced with 100% Primitivo grapes, harvested and selected entirely by hand at the end of September. Fermentation takes place, with maceration in contact with the skins for 10 days, in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature. After malolactic fermentation, the wine ages for 6 months in barriques of Never and Tronçais before...
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Gioia del Colle DOC Primitivo 16 Vigneto San Benedetto 2020 Polvanera
The Gioia del Colle Primitivo 16 of Polvanera was born in vineyards, organically run, located in the municipality of Acquaviva delle Fonti in the heart of the DOC Gioia del Colle.
It is produced exclusively with Primitivo grapes, harvested and selected by hand between the first and second ten days of September. Fermentation takes place, with maceration, in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 25 ° C, for 4 weeks. Subsequently the wine ages for 24 months in steel and for another 12...
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Terre di Chieti IGP Primitivo Masserì 2022 Tenuta Ulisse
The Masserì by Tenuta Ulisse is a wine that expresses the essence of the Primitivo grape, enhanced by the pedo-climatic characteristics of Abruzzo, where the calcareous-clayey soil and the influence of the mountain climate blend with the breezes of the Adriatic. The history of this vine, introduced into Italy by the Benedictines in the 17th century, is reflected in its complexity.
The harvest, followed by crushing-destemming, precedes a phase of maceration and alcoholic fermentation in steel for ...
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Salento Primitivo IGT Torcicoda 2022 Tormaresca
The Primitivo del Salento Torcicoda of the Marchesi Antinori comes from the vineyards located in the Maìme estate of S.Pietro Vernotico, in the province of Brindisi.
It is produced exclusively with Primitivo grapes, harvested during the first week of September. After the pressing, the grapes undergo a maceration with soft pumping over and delèstage. Then fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 26 ° C. The wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in oak barre...
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Primitivo di Manduria DOP San Gaetano 2022 Due Palme
SanGaetano is a wine from Cantine Due Palme, located in the Cellino San Marco area. The vines are cultivated with Alberello Pugliese, the method of cultivation of the plant typical of this region. The wine takes its name from a small social winery in Lizzano, which was incorporated by the Cantine.
SanGaetano is produced from 100% Primitivo grapes which, after vinification, are aged in American oak barriques for 6 months.
In the glass, the wine appears dark ruby red in color with purple nuances. Th...
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Puglia IGT Primitivo Memŏro 4 Elementi 2022 Piccini 1882
Memoro Primitivo is a red wine produced in the Puglia region, using the ancient Primitivo grape, known for its intimate connection with the sunny lands of southern Italy.
The refinement process of Memoro Primitivo lasts 6 months and takes place in large barrels for 60% and in tonneaux for 40%, giving the wine a particular aromatic complexity. The "light drying" winemaking method used for this wine enhances the flavors and aromas of the grapes.
This wine presents a vibrant ruby hue and aromas of re...
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Puglia Primitivo IGT Passitivo 2022 Paolo Leo
Paolo Leo Puglia Primitivo IGT Passitivo was born from the project to vinify the grapes of the sapling vineyards after a natural drying on the vine for 12 days, obtained following the so-called "giro del Picciolo", a choking of the stem of the bunches when they are perfectly ripe .
The delicate pressing of the grapes allows the concentration of color, and the frequent pumping over and delestage allow to obtain the maximum of aromas and soft tannins. The creation of this masterpiece in the bottle ...
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Puglia Primitivo IGT Neprica 2024 Tormaresca
Nèprica Primitivo rises from the vineyards of Tormaresca which extend along the Adriatic coast of Apulia, contained between the pine forests and the sea. The company's goal is to produce great wines from the region's native vines.
It is produced exclusively with Primitivo grapes. After pressing, the must ferment in stainless steel for 8–10 days at a temperature kept below 26 °C. Once the malolactic fermentation is over, the wine ages first in steel for 8 months and for another 4 months in bottle....
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Puglia IGT Primitivo 2023 Polvanera
Puglia Primitivo di Polvanera was born in vineyards located in the municipalities of Acquaviva delle Fonti and Gioia del Colle.
It is produced exclusively with Primitivo grapes, harvested only by hand. Fermentation takes place with a maceration on the skins for 7 days. Subsequently the wine ages in stainless steel tanks for 9 months, and for further 4 months in bottle.
This Primitivo is characterized by a deep ruby red color, with violet reflections. The nose opens with intense aromas of black fru...
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Salento Primitivo IGT 2023 Cantele
This Primitivo di Cantele is capable of expressing in a single glass the double personality of Salento, the Adriatic and Ionian one, relating to the two seas located near the area dedicated to the cultivation of Primitivo grapes, precisely in the Torricella area, in the province of Taranto, and San Pietro Vernotico, in the province of Brindisi.
Once the harvest operations are completed in the last decade of August, the vinification in the cellar takes place with maceration of 6-8 days in contact ...
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