Primitivo Salento Igt

Salento Zinfandel

The Podere Don Cataldo Primitivo Salento IGT showcases a deep, intense red color that hints at the rich flavors it holds. Crafted from the Zinfandel grape variety in the Salento region, this wine exudes a captivating charm unique to its terroir. The palate offers a harmonious balance of body, acidity, fruit intensity, tannins, and dryness, providing a sensory journey that captivates the senses with each sip.

Tasting notes:

Blackberry

Plum

Black Pepper

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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