Primitivo

2021 Salento Zinfandel

The Cantinae Leuci Primitivo, made from the Zinfandel grape variety, is a vibrant red wine from the Salento region, boasting a 2021 vintage. This wine offers a medium to full body, with a balanced acidity that enhances the fruit-forward characteristics of the Zinfandel grape. The Cantinae Leuci Primitivo is known for its luscious red fruit flavors and a subtle hint of spice, making it a delightful choice for those seeking a smooth and approachable red wine experience.

Tasting notes:

Blackberry

Plum

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:

Grilled Meats, Barbecue, Barbecue Chicken

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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