A refreshing, elegant, vibrant Primitivo. The grape variety used in this wine is the most representative of Puglia. The wine is very fruit-forward without being overripe or jammy. Overall, a balanced wine that is easy to drink and appreciate.
The grapes are hand-picked in early September, and the wine then ferments in steel tanks.Ā After fermentation the wine is aged 12-14 months.
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The Colli Della Murgia Winery cultivates their vineyards with the utmost respect for environmental biodiversity. This philosophy has been their touchstone since day one and earned them Organic Certification in 1996, one of the first awarded to a winery in the Apulia region.
Since then, they have been faithful to their dual mission: to safeguard the health of consumers by producing healthier wines, and of the land, by rediscovering and enhancing native grape varieties.
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Arguably more well known by its alter-ego Zinfandel, Primitivo is a huge, ripe Italian grape which is the pride of the Apulia region in the south of Italy. Primitivo is a delightfully brash wine that's very dark, very juicy and very high in alcohol. The grape is thought to have originated in Croatia, where it is known as Crljenak (shill-ee-ah-nock). It was then brought to Italy, and on to the United States in the 1800s, where it thrived under the Californian sun. Primitivos are very well known for being full-bodied fruit bombs. Much like Californian Zinfandels they have a very high alcohol content on account of the grapes ripening quickly. Primitivo is a fantastic BBQ wine. It loves pulled pork, ribs, steaks and anything with a lot of flavor and a mild char to it. Pizza is another excellent choice with this fabulous wine.
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