2022 Primitivo Salento
2022 Primitivo Salento
ABV: 14.0%
Grapes: 100% Primitivo
From: Puglia, Italy
Rich, soft, delightful, full bodied and juicy red wine, cassis, sweet spice, dark kirsch cherry.
If your go to is a new world Merlot or Zinfandel then give this a try, Malbec fans can get in on this one too.
The Primitivo Salento Mocavero is trained to Albarello bushes in sandy soils. The variety tends towards uppish alcohol and lower acidity when not kept in check but Mocavero’s style has loads of freshness and finesse. The well balanced structure and alcohol complements the dark damson fruit and hints of spice. Unlike big production Primitivo, there is no stewed flavours, no sickly sweet sugar and no cloying texture. This is just lovely ‘smooth’ red to drink at any time with anything.
Full bodied red here so don’t let it get cold and serve at room temperature. Awesome with ribs, grilled chicken or pulled pork.