Passione

Salento Primitivo

An exuberant red wine from the sun-drenched region of Salento, the Varvaglione Vigne & Vini Passione is a Primitivo that embodies passion and depth. This wine showcases a full body with intense fruit flavors that envelop the palate in a rich tapestry of delicious notes. The Primitivo grape thrives in the warm climate of Salento, infusing the wine with a bold and captivating character that speaks to the artistry of the winemakers at Varvaglione Vigne & Vini. Indulge in a glass of this expressive red and let the flavors transport you to the heart of southern Italy.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:

Barbecued Ribs, Roasted Lamb, BBQ Pork Ribs

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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