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Primitivo Puglia

2020 Puglia Zinfandel

Teanum Primitivo Puglia, a remarkable red wine from the vibrant Puglia region, offers an enticing experience rooted in its Zinfandel varietal. The 2020 vintage showcases a medium-bodied structure that perfectly balances richness with approachability. Its acidity is bright and lively, enhancing the wine's freshness and food compatibility. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing delicious layers of dark cherry and plum interwoven with subtle hints of spice and vanilla. Tannins are well-integrated and provide a soft, velvety mouthfeel, making this wine a delightful choice for both casual sips and celebratory dinners. With its off-dry nature, Teanum Primitivo Puglia is undeniably food-friendly, allowing it to pair beautifully with a variety of dishes, from hearty pastas to grilled meats.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry, Black Pepper, Plum

Blackberry

Blackberry

Black Pepper

Black Pepper

Plum

Plum

Flavor profile:


Body Medium Full

Very Light Full

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Oak Oak 4

Low High

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Color Intensity Color Intensity 4

Low High

Spiciness Spiciness 3

Low High

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Region:


Puglia
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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