Maioliche

Puglia Primitivo

Tenuta Viglione Maioliche is a captivating Primitivo wine from the Puglia region in Italy. This red wine boasts a full body that envelops the palate with rich flavors and a velvety texture. The acidity is balanced, adding a refreshing liveliness to each sip. The fruit intensity is prominent, showcasing ripe dark fruits that linger on the finish. This Primitivo is wonderfully dry, making it a perfect companion for hearty Italian dishes or a cozy evening by the fireplace.

Tasting notes:

Blackberry

Black Cherry

Plum

Flavor profile:

Body Medium Full

Very Light Full

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:

Braised Beef, Lamb Chops, Braised Meat

Region:

Puglia

The heel of Italy's "boot," sunny Puglia (the "g" is silent), is famed for its olive oils, almonds and of course, its rich, full-bodied wines. Although dry and intensely hot in the summer, Puglia has coastlines on three sides, providing cool Mediterranean breezes to alleviate the daytime heat. Primitivo (known in the US as Zinfandel) does well here, with other popular red varieties including Sangiovese and Negroamaro. But it is not all about reds in Puglia: the local Fiano grape produces gloriously nutty, tropical-flavored white, while Falanghina makes intensely fruity wines with citrus blossom notes.

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