Reserve Series

Puglia Primitivo

The O'leary Fine Wines Reserve Series showcases a captivating red Primitivo from the renowned Puglia region. This wine exudes a full body with pronounced fruit intensity, offering a rich and velvety texture on the palate. The acidity in this Primitivo is lively and bright, beautifully complementing the wine's deep red color. The tannins are firm and notable, providing structure and depth to each sip. The wine boasts a dry finish that lingers, making it a truly delightful choice for those who appreciate bold and luxurious red wines.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium Full

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:

Pasta with Tomato-Based Sauce, Spaghetti and Meatballs

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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