Tintoretto
Salento, Italy
A rich, fruit-forward red that is one of Italy's best-kept secrets
ABOUT THIS WINE:
Tintoretto
Vino Rosso
Varietal: Primitivo
Vintage: 2015
Region: Salento, Italy
Alcohol by Volume: 13.8%
MSRP: $16
One of the great joys of working with wine experts from around the globe is discovering the local favorites that are still secret to much of the world. Tintoretto Primitivo is exactly the kind of hidden gem we are thrilled to bring our members, an Italian staple treasured by the locals who know why Salento grapes have been coveted by the world for over 2,000 years.
REGION:
Salento is the heel of Italy’s boot, a peninsula of rolling hills and cooling seaside winds that makes up the southern end of Puglia. Puglia is not only home to some of the country’s oldest vineyards, it is also the heart of Italian agriculture, growing over half of the olives that form the backbone of Italian cooking. Salento has produced wine for more than 2,000 years, with ne ...
ABOUT THIS WINE
Tintoretto
Vino Rosso
Varietal: Primitivo
Vintage: 2015
Region: Salento, Italy
Alcohol by Volume: 13.8%
MSRP: $16
One of the great joys of working with wine experts from around the globe is discovering the local favorites that are still secret to much of the world. Tintoretto Primitivo is exactly the kind of hidden gem we are thrilled to bring our members, an Italian staple treasured by the locals who know why Salento grapes have been coveted by the world for over 2,000 years.
REGION:
Salento is the heel of Italy’s boot, a peninsula of rolling hills and cooling seaside winds that makes up the southern end of Puglia. Puglia is not only home to some of the country’s oldest vineyards, it is also the heart of Italian agriculture, growing over half of the olives that form the backbone of Italian cooking. Salento has produced wine for more than 2,000 years, with ne ...
WINE REGION:
Salento
The heel of Italy's boot, Salento is a hot, sun-baked region known for its rustic red wines. Most are made from the holy trinity of local grapes: Negroamaro, Malvasia Nera and Primitivo (usually known as Zinfandel in the New World). Some of these robust blends feature big Italian names like Sangiovese and famous French grapes like Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. While powerful red wines are the main attraction here, white wines from Salento, with their intense, fruity aromas, are also worth seeking.
WINE REGION
Salento
The heel of Italy's boot, Salento is a hot, sun-baked region known for its rustic red wines. Most are made from the holy trinity of local grapes: Negroamaro, Malvasia Nera and Primitivo (usually known as Zinfandel in the New World). Some of these robust blends feature big Italian names like Sangiovese and famous French grapes like Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. While powerful red wines are the main attraction here, white wines from Salento, with their intense, fruity aromas, are also worth seeking.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
Pairs well with…
Grilled Chicken, Pasta with Cream-Based Sauce, Pasta with Tomato-Based Sauce, Shellfish
Pairs well with…
Grilled Chicken, Pasta with Cream-Based Sauce, Pasta with Tomato-Based Sauce, Shellfish
FLAVOR PROFILE
Pairs well with…
Grilled Chicken, Pasta with Cream-Based Sauce, Pasta with Tomato-Based Sauce, Shellfish
Pairs well with…
Grilled Chicken, Pasta with Cream-Based Sauce, Pasta with Tomato-Based Sauce, Shellfish
TASTING NOTES:
Plum
Cherry
Black Pepper
Primitivo is lush, sweet and spicy allowing it to pairs well a wide variety of flavorful foods. Try it with the complex smokiness of barbeque ribs, grilled sweet Italian sausage, or the rich saltiness of cured meats like proscuitto.
TASTING NOTES
Plum
Cherry
Black Pepper
Primitivo is lush, sweet and spicy allowing it to pairs well a wide variety of flavorful foods. Try it with the complex smokiness of barbeque ribs, grilled sweet Italian sausage, or the rich saltiness of cured meats like proscuitto.
ABOUT THE BRAND:
Tintoretto
The Renaissance gave birth to a treasure trove of ideas and idols, two of which serve as the inspiration behind Tintoretto. The radiant, golden pig on our label symbolizes the daily luxuries awakened by the Renaissance. Pigs have been used for hunting truffles since the Romans, but it wasn't until Italian Renaissance writer Bartolomeo Plantina documented this practice that the idea came to life. For our name, we look to Venice-born painter Jacopo Tintoretto. Inspired by the Italian greats Michelangelo and Titian, Tintoretto used his bold colors and dramatic gestures to tell the story of Italy's past and present. Each bottle of Tintoretto strives to do the same. By using classic Italian varietals and blends, these wines share a taste of Italy's rich history, one of art, science, tradition and rebirth.
ABOUT THE BRAND
Tintoretto
The Renaissance gave birth to a treasure trove of ideas and idols, two of which serve as the inspiration behind Tintoretto. The radiant, golden pig on our label symbolizes the daily luxuries awakened by the Renaissance. Pigs have been used for hunting truffles since the Romans, but it wasn't until Italian Renaissance writer Bartolomeo Plantina documented this practice that the idea came to life. For our name, we look to Venice-born painter Jacopo Tintoretto. Inspired by the Italian greats Michelangelo and Titian, Tintoretto used his bold colors and dramatic gestures to tell the story of Italy's past and present. Each bottle of Tintoretto strives to do the same. By using classic Italian varietals and blends, these wines share a taste of Italy's rich history, one of art, science, tradition and rebirth.