Primitivo | Grape variety
One of the most popular red wines of southern Italy is Primitivo, this is also known as Primitivo di Manduria or Primitivo di Gioia. What they all have in common is that they are powerful, but also fruity and particularly pleasant drops of low acidity. In most cases, the attractiveness of this wine is also underlined by a particularly good price/quality ratio. The name of the grape Primitivo sounds curious, but is ultimately the result of a translation error. Originally it comes from the precocious grape variety on which this wine is based. Over the centuries it became Primitivo, which means 'the simple'.
The Apulian grape variety Primitivo would probably have remained quite unknown had it not been for the recent discovery of a certain similarity with the Californian Zinfandel. The grape variety produces wines with high alcohol content and originality and is also often used for cuvees. In the past, Primitivo was often used as a blending wine, but today the beauty of this grape variety is increasingly recognized. In Puglia, in the heart of the province of Taranto, this ancient grape variety has its own DOC (highest and guaranteed denomination of origin) called 'Primitivo di Manduria'. It is also grown in the area of Gioia del Colle, and in the area of Brindisi Primitivo is often vinified as the only variety. - Gerardo [TS02/23]
"Admittedly: Primitivo is not for filigree drinkers. But he also does not blow up the glass, as many an Australian Shiraz, many a Spaniard and - pardon - even many a Bordeaux from the Right Bank do by now. It is a wine of disciplined richness, easy to understand and uncomplicated to drink. Already for less than six euros there are very decent qualities in the wine trade. If you add a euro or two, you get really good wines - provided you like the style of the wine." - Dr. Jens Priewe
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È Arte · Primitivo DOC 2022Torrevento, Puglia
This varietal Primitivo is a fruit-driven, uncomplicated red wine for carefree enjoyment: bright ruby red in the glass, the aroma of Amarena cherries and plums. Fresh on the palate with restrained tannins. - Gerardo [TS12/23]
€ 5,95 7,93 €/L
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Anticaia · Primitivo Salento IGT 2021Cantina San Donaci, Puglia
The single-varietal Primitivo Anticaia offers a lot for little money: the bouquet is fragrant and reminiscent of preserved fruit. The palate is dry, rich and soft tannins. Our customers favorite since years. - Gerardo [TS02/22]
€ 6,20 8,27 €/L
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Anticaia · Primitivo Salento IGT 2022Cantina San Donaci, Puglia
The single-varietal Primitivo Anticaia offers a lot for little money: the bouquet is fragrant and reminiscent of preserved fruit. The palate is dry, rich and soft tannins. Our customers favorite since years. - Gerardo [TS02/23]
€ 6,25 8,33 €/L
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Primitivo Salento IGT 2019Rivera, Puglia
Classic Primitivo of ruby red color and violet reflections. Typical fruity notes and jammy hints on the nose. On the palate impressions of bitter chocolate, quite acidic and of present tannin. - Gerardo
€ 6,95 9,27 €/L
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Primius · Primitivo di Manduria DOP 2020Cantina San Donaci, Puglia
Intense ruby color in the glass with scattered garnet inclusions. The varietal bouquet is reminiscent of cherries and raspberries and some toasted almonds. - Gerardo [TS02/21]
€ 7,95 10,60 €/L
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Marmorelle · Primitivo IGT 2021Tenute Rubino - Marilu, Puglia
Fine fruity Primitivo of ruby color, and a scent of ripe berries. The taste is rich, harmonious, with good body and pleasant tannins. - Gerardo [TS12/22]
€ 7,95 10,60 €/L
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A Mano · Primitivo IGT 2021A Mano, Puglia
The basic Primitivo from A Mano also bears Mark Shannon's unmistakable signature: The wine is dry and relatively light for a Primitivo, accompanied by wonderful freshness. The aroma is reminiscent of ripe red fruits such as raspberries and a pleasant spicy note. On the palate, this single-varietal Primitivo is youthful and full-bodied, underpinned by rounded fruit. - Gerardo [TS02/22]
€ 7,95 10,60 €/L
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Ghenos · Primitivo di Manduria DOC 2021Torrevento, Puglia
Pure varietal Primitivo di Manduria of strong ruby color with purple reflections. In the fragrance of candied orange peel, Amarena cherry and in the reverberation discreetly of coffee and vanilla. The palate is lush and densely woven tannins, silky smooth and with a chocolaty finish. - Gerardo [TS12/22]
€ 9,50 12,67 €/L
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Punta Aquila · Primitivo Salento IGT 2020Tenute Rubino, Puglia
The color is an intense ruby red with garnet reflections. On the nose, well recognizable notes of cherries, bramble jam, rhubarb, herbs and some black pepper. The palate is rich, mineral and harmonious in flavor, with well recognizable tannins. - Gerardo [TS12/21]
€ 9,95 13,27 €/L
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Punta Aquila · Primitivo Salento IGT 2019Tenute Rubino, Puglia
The color is an intense ruby red with garnet reflections. On the nose, well recognizable notes of cherries, bramble jam, rhubarb, herbs and some black pepper. The palate is rich, mineral and harmonious in flavor, with well recognizable tannins. - Gerardo [TS12/20]
€ 9,95 13,27 €/L
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Passione Reale · Appassimento Rosso IGP 2021Torrevento, Puglia
This red wine, produced by the appassimento method, has an intense ruby color with violet reflections. The aroma is reminiscent of fully ripe black cherries and ripe berries. The palate is full-bodied and balanced, underlined by slightly sweetish hints. - Gerardo [TS12/22]
€ 9,95 13,27 €/L
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Livruni · Primitivo IGT 2021Vetrère, Puglia
Livruni - a typical fruity Primitivo. Ruby red in color with violet reflections, the nose reminds of red currants and blackberries, vanilla and coconut notes in the finish. Warm and well structured, soft and well balanced, a fresh and immediately suitable wine for many occasions. Best with aged salami, pasta bakes, stuffed eggplant. - Gerardo [TS12/22]
€ 10,50 € 9,99 13,32 €/L
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Primitivo IGT 2022 (Bio)Cantine Polvanera, Puglia
The characteristic, fruit-driven style also reigns in the base Primitivo of the house: the color is an intense ruby red with violet hues. The bouquet is reminiscent of ripe cherries, blackberries and wild mint. The palate is full-bodied with velvety tannins. - Gerardo
€ 10,50 14,00 €/L
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Livruni · Primitivo IGT 2022Vetrère, Puglia
Livruni - a typical fruity Primitivo. Ruby red in color with violet reflections, the nose reminds of red currants and blackberries, vanilla and coconut notes in the finish. Warm and well structured, soft and well balanced, a fresh and immediately suitable wine for many occasions. Best with aged salami, pasta bakes, stuffed eggplant. - Gerardo [TS12/23]
€ 10,50 14,00 €/L
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Imprint · Primitivo Appassito IGT 2020A Mano, Puglia
A single varietal Primitivo of strong color with exuberant aroma of ripe red and black berry fruits, with spicy notes. The late harvested grapes ripen and dry on the vine until they partially rosin. Thus made in the style of an appassimento, it is concentrated and opulent on the palate, with great balance. It is elegant, velvety and smooth, with a long finish. - Gerardo [TS02/21]
€ 10,95 14,60 €/L
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Marmorelle · Primitivo di Manduria IGT 2021Tenute Rubino - Marilu, Puglia
Pure variety Primitivo from Manduria of intense purple-red color. Intense and very fruity aroma of blackberries, blueberries and figs. On the palate soft and round, warming and full-bodied, with intense and fruity character. A lively and round wine. - Gerardo [TS12/22]
€ 11,95 15,93 €/L
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Triusco · Primitivo di Manduria DOC 2017Rivera, Puglia
Sophisticated Primitivo from the DOC zones Manduria as well as Gioia del Colle: The color in the glass is a muted ruby red with violet reflections. The bouquet is reminiscent of forest fruit jam and roasted almonds. In the drink of dried fruit and dark chocolate, very powerful and quite acidic. Mild with maturity. - Gerardo
€ 13,95 € 11,99 15,99 €/L
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14 · Primitivo Gioia del Colle DOC 2022 (Bio)Cantine Polvanera, Puglia
Medium-bodied ruby color with garnet inclusions. Aroma of cherries and prunes with hints of tobacco and licorice. Full-bodied on the palate, balanced and of velvety tannins and juicy freshness. As with all Polvanera wines, the name is representative of the alcohol content. - Gerardo
€ 12,95 17,27 €/L
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15 · Primitivo Gioia del Colle IGT 2021 (Bio)Cantine Polvanera, Puglia
The color of Primitivo 15 is a deep ruby red with purple reflections. The aroma is of cherries, plums and wild blackberries. Full-bodied and soft on the palate, persistent in flavor. This naturally produced Primitivo comes without the addition of sulfites. - Gerardo
€ 13,95 18,60 €/L
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15 · Primitivo Gioia del Colle IGT 2022 (Bio)Cantine Polvanera, Puglia
The color of Primitivo 15 is a deep ruby red with purple reflections. The aroma is of cherries, plums and wild blackberries. Full-bodied and soft on the palate, persistent in flavor. This naturally produced Primitivo comes without the addition of sulfites. - Gerardo
€ 13,95 18,60 €/L
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Barone Pazzo · Primitivo IGT 2018Vetrère, Puglia
This Primitivo grows in vineyards whose sixty-year-old vines are traditionally grown as small trees (alberello). It is aged in barrique for eleven months, followed by several months of bottle aging. A Primitivo of ruby red color with purple reflections. Its aroma is reminiscent of wild berries and spices. The palate is fresh with a soft finish, warm on the palate with ample round tannins. - Gerardo [TS12/19]
€ 16,95 € 15,99 21,32 €/L
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Palombara · Primitivo di Manduria IGT 2019Tenute Rubino, Puglia
Primitivo Palombara is the result of a selective harvest, grape by grape, carried out entirely by hand, and is a great Apulian red wine, a perfect combination, with broad and powerful but soft and flattering tannins. Roundness and softness are the defining characteristics of this complex and elegant wine, a little star of the Apulian winemaking tradition that contains the true soul of Primitivo.
€ 16,95 22,60 €/L
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Barone Pazzo · Primitivo IGT 2020Vetrère, Puglia
This Primitivo grows in vineyards whose sixty-year-old vines are traditionally grown as small trees (alberello). It is aged in barrique for eleven months, followed by several months of bottle aging. A Primitivo of ruby red color with purple reflections. Its aroma is reminiscent of wild berries and spices. The palate is fresh with a soft finish, warm on the palate with ample round tannins. - Gerardo [TS12/21]
€ 16,95 22,60 €/L
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16 · Primitivo Gioia del Colle DOC 2020 (Bio)Cantine Polvanera, Puglia
Deep, ruby color with garnet inclusions. Aroma of mulberries and black cherries, with shades of herbs, licorice and graphite in the background. Fresh and juicy on the palate, of fine-grained tannin. The long finish resembles a wonderful echo. - Gerardo
€ 22,95 30,60 €/L
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16 · Primitivo Gioia del Colle DOC 2017 (Bio)Cantine Polvanera, Puglia
Deep, ruby color with garnet inclusions. Aroma of mulberries and black cherries, with shades of herbs, licorice and graphite in the background. Fresh and juicy on the palate, of fine-grained tannin. The long finish resembles a wonderful echo. - Gerardo
€ 22,95 30,60 €/L
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17 · Primitivo Gioia del Colle DOC 2017 (Bio)Cantine Polvanera, Puglia
Powerful, the single varietal Primitivo 17 from vineyards near Gioia del Colle: its color is a dense purple red with ruby inclusions and great depth. The bouquet announces wild berries and subtle floral notes, ending on licorice and graphite. The palate of impressive fruit and soft tannin, infused with a vibrant vein of acidity. The never-ending finish enraptures. - Gerardo
€ 24,95 33,27 €/L
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Visellio · Primitivo Salento IGT 2019Tenute Rubino, Puglia
Visellio is a single varietal Primitivo from the Brindisi area: intense ruby red color in the glass. Aroma of ripe red fruits, plums, currants, some nutmeg and cloves. Full-bodied and velvety on the palate, with a balanced structure. - Gerardo [TS12/20]
€ 24,95 33,27 €/L
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Primitivo | Grape variety | Buy at Gerardo
Primitivo is a red grape variety grown mainly in Puglia, a region in southern Italy. The variety is also known as Zinfandel and has been grown in California since the 1850s. Primitivo is known for its dense and powerful wines with high alcohol content and fruity aromas of plums, cherries and pepper.
The Primitivo grape has a long history in Puglia, where it has been grown for many centuries. Primitivo wines are part of the traditional culture of the region and are often drunk on special occasions. Primitivo wine production has increased in recent years and there are now many wineries offering Primitivo wines in different styles and qualities.
Primitivo wines are excellent with strong dishes such as meat dishes and pasta dishes with tomato sauce. They also have a good shelf life and can be stored for a period of several years to improve their aroma and flavor.
In summary, Primitivo is a robust and versatile grape variety. Primitivo offers wine lovers a unique aroma and flavor experience and is excellent with a wide variety of dishes. If you are looking for a bold and fruity wine, you should definitely consider Primitivo. - Gerardo [TS02/23]