Primitivo (All) | 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
Region: Puglia Grape Variety: Primitivo di Manduria Grape Variety: Primitivo Gioia del Colle
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Infinitum · Primitivo DOC 2025Torrevento, Puglia
This single-varietal Primitivo presents itself in a bright ruby red that immediately catches the eye. On the nose, it develops an intense aroma of juicy Amarena cherries and ripe plums, which impresses with its clear fruitiness. Its approachable nature makes it the ideal wine for all those who appreciate uncomplicated red wine enjoyment with southern Italian...
€ 5,95 = 7,93 €/L
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Anticaia · Primitivo Salento IGT 2024Cantina San Donaci, Puglia
This pure Primitivo from the heart of Puglia is a deep, dark red in the glass and immediately reveals an intense bouquet of preserved red fruits, dark cherries and a hint of dried plum. The nose is caressed by a warm, inviting aroma that already gives the first hints of the wine's rich fruitiness and charming...
€ 6,50 = 8,67 €/L
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Marmorelle · Primitivo IGT 2022Tenuta Marilu, Puglia
This delicately fruity Primitivo shines in an intense ruby red and opens with a seductive bouquet of ripe blackberries and raspberries, subtly accompanied by fine spicy notes. The aromatic clarity and warmth of this wine impressively reflect the sun-drenched origins of Puglia and invite you to enjoy it from the very first...
€ 7,95 € 7,49 = 9,99 €/L
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Primitivo Salento IGT 2023Rivera, Puglia
Rivera's Primitivo is a classic interpretation and impresses in the glass with its ruby red color and violet reflections. The bouquet convinces with intense fruity notes and a hint of jam, which wonderfully accentuates the typical character of this grape...
€ 7,95 = 10,60 €/L
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Marmorelle · Primitivo IGT 2023Tenuta Marilu, Puglia
This delicately fruity Primitivo shines in an intense ruby red and opens with a seductive bouquet of ripe blackberries and raspberries, subtly accompanied by fine spicy notes. The aromatic clarity and warmth of this wine impressively reflect the sun-drenched origins of Puglia and invite you to enjoy it from the very first...
€ 7,95 = 10,60 €/L
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Primius · Primitivo di Manduria DOP 2022Cantina San Donaci, Puglia
The Primius is a noble representative of the renowned Primitivo di Manduria origin and has a deep dark, almost inky color and a seductive sheen. An intense aroma unfolds on the nose, reminiscent of candied fruit, black cherries and dried figs, finely underpinned by spicy nuances and a hint of cocoa. The bouquet already announces the richness and maturity of this wine, which combines the tradition and character of the...
€ 8,50 = 11,33 €/L
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A Mano · Primitivo IGT 2023A Mano, Puglia
The Primitivo from A Mano is a modern classic that elegantly exploits the potential of this southern Italian grape variety. The nose reveals an intense aroma of ripe red fruit, especially raspberries, which is accompanied by a fine, almost Mediterranean spiciness. The style of the wine is deliberately dry and light - an expression of Mark Shannon's philosophy, which combines authenticity with modern drinking...
€ 8,50 = 11,33 €/L
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Punta Aquila · Primitivo Salento IGT 2021Tenute Rubino, Puglia
The Primitivo Salento Punta Aquila impresses with its intense ruby red color and garnet reflections, which already show a powerful presence in the glass. A multi-layered bouquet unfolds on the nose, initially reminiscent of cherries and delicious blackberry jam, accompanied by fresh notes of rhubarb, herbs and a hint of black pepper - an exciting combination of fruit and...
€ 9,95 = 13,27 €/L
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Passione Reale · Appassimento Rosso IGP 2024Torrevento, Puglia
Passione Reale Appassimento is produced using the traditional appassimento method, in which the grapes are dried before vinification to intensify their aromas and concentration. In the glass, the wine is a deep ruby red with vivid violet reflections. On the nose, a lush bouquet of ripe black cherries, dark berries and fine spicy notes unfolds, immediately conveying warmth and...
€ 9,95 = 13,27 €/L
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Ghenos · Primitivo di Manduria DOC 2022Torrevento, Puglia
The Primitivo di Manduria Ghenos presents itself in the glass with an intense ruby red color and violet reflections, which already hint at its power and depth. On the nose, it unfolds a beguiling aroma of candied orange peel, ripe Amarena cherries and a hint of dark berry jam. Subtle hints of coffee and vanilla from the wooden barrel ageing give the bouquet additional richness and...
€ 9,95 = 13,27 €/L
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Primitivo di Manduria DOC 2020Masseria Surani, Puglia
The 100% single-varietal Primitivo di Manduria from Masseria Surani presents itself in the glass with a deep red hue and opens on the nose with an intense, multi-layered interplay of aromas. Lush notes of ripe red fruits, dark black cherries, and juicy plums dominate the opening, artfully rounded off by fine spicy nuances such as sweet licorice, fine tobacco, and a seductive hint of amaretto. This harmonious and complex fragrance composition lends the wine a remarkable depth, impressively...
€ 10,95 € 10,49 = 13,99 €/L
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Primitivo Cabernet-Sauvignon Puglia IGT 2020Masseria Surani, Puglia
This harmonious blend of Primitivo and Cabernet Sauvignon presents itself in the glass with a deep ruby red hue and immediately seduces the senses with an intense, multi-layered bouquet. The nose is caressed by rich aromas of ripe cherries, juicy blackberries, and dark plums, elegantly complemented by subtle notes of Mediterranean spices and a hint of black pepper. It is an expressive and inviting opening that reveals a warm, fruit-driven depth and, with its aromatic density, immediately awakens...
€ 10,95 € 10,49 = 13,99 €/L
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Primitivo IGT 2024 (Bio)Cantine Polvanera, Puglia
The Primitivo from Polvanera presents itself in the glass with an intense ruby red and violet reflections that emphasize its youthful freshness and vitality. The bouquet is distinctly fruity and reminiscent of ripe cherries, juicy blackberries and a delicate hint of wild mint, which gives the wine a pleasant...
€ 10,95 = 14,60 €/L
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Livruni · Primitivo IGT 2022Vetrère, Puglia
Livruni is a single-varietal Primitivo that is already inviting in the glass with its ruby red color and violet reflections. It pampers the nose with a fruity, multi-layered bouquet of redcurrants, ripe blackberries and subtle hints of vanilla and a touch of coconut. These aromas give it a seductive depth and underline its refined...
€ 10,95 = 14,60 €/L
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Imprint · Primitivo Appassito IGT 2022A Mano, Puglia
This Primitivo Appassito from A Mano presents itself in a deep, rich red and unfolds an intense, inviting bouquet characterized by ripe red and black berries. Aromas of blackberries, cherries and plums combine harmoniously with subtle spicy notes reminiscent of cloves, cinnamon and dark chocolate. The special appassimento method - in which the grapes are harvested late and dried on the vine - gives the wine its concentrated fruitiness and dense, elegant...
€ 10,95 = 14,60 €/L
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Heracles · Primitivo di Manduria DOC 2022Masseria Surani, Puglia
The Primitivo di Manduria Heracles lives up to its name, embodying the strength of a mythical hero in liquid form, starting with a deep, impenetrable ruby red in the glass. An opulent and multi-layered bouquet unfolds on the nose: floral hints of delicate violets open the experience, closely followed by an intense wave of fruit featuring ripe black and sour cherries as well as sweet strawberries. This aromatic interplay is complemented by fine balsamic notes, a touch of licorice, and spicy...
€ 11,95 = 15,93 €/L
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Marmorelle · Primitivo di Manduria IGT 2024Tenuta Marilu, Puglia
This pure Primitivo from Manduria presents itself in a deep purple red with shimmering reflections and already reveals its density and expressiveness visually. An intense, ripe aroma of blackberries, blueberries and dried figs unfolds on the nose, accompanied by subtle spicy notes that lend the wine additional depth and...
€ 11,95 = 15,93 €/L
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14 · Primitivo Gioia del Colle DOC 2022 (Bio)Cantine Polvanera, Puglia
The Primitivo 14 has a deep ruby red color with garnet reflections and presents itself with a medium body that creates an elegant balance between fullness and freshness. The aroma reveals rich cherries and plums, accentuated by subtle tart notes of tobacco and liquorice, which lend the wine additional complexity and make it a multi-layered...
€ 12,95 € 12,49 = 16,65 €/L
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14 · Primitivo Gioia del Colle DOC 2023 (Bio)Cantine Polvanera, Puglia
The Primitivo 14 has a deep ruby red color with garnet reflections and presents itself with a medium body that creates an elegant balance between fullness and freshness. The aroma reveals rich cherries and plums, accentuated by subtle tart notes of tobacco and liquorice, which lend the wine additional complexity and make it a multi-layered...
€ 12,95 = 17,27 €/L
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Triusco · Primitivo di Manduria DOC 2022Rivera, Puglia
Primitivo di Manduria Triusco is a sophisticated red wine from the Manduria DOC region that impresses with a muted ruby red color and violet reflections in the glass. The bouquet seduces with intense aromas of forest fruit jam and roasted almonds, which give the wine a special depth and...
€ 13,95 = 18,60 €/L
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15 · Primitivo Gioia del Colle IGT 2024 (Bio)Cantine Polvanera, Puglia
The Primitivo 15 impresses with a deep ruby red color and violet reflections that reflect its lively intensity. The bouquet is dominated by juicy cherries, ripe plums and wild blackberries, which lend the wine a fruity depth and make the aroma complex and...
€ 14,95 € 14,49 = 19,32 €/L
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Palombara · Primitivo di Manduria IGT 2022Tenute Rubino, Puglia
The Primitivo di Manduria Palombara is the result of an extremely selective grape harvest, with every grape picked by hand - a masterpiece of the Apulian wine tradition. This powerful yet soft red wine is characterized by an impressive complexity, with powerful yet supple tannins that provide exquisite roundness and softness. Its intense, bright ruby red color reflects the wine's richness and...
€ 17,95 = 23,93 €/L
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Barone Pazzo · Primitivo IGT 2020Vetrère, Puglia
The Primitivo Barone Pazzo comes from vines that are over 60 years old and cultivated as traditional bush vines - a heritage that gives it depth and authenticity. After eleven months of ageing in barriques and further bottle ageing, the wine presents itself in a dense ruby red with violet reflections. An intense aroma of dark forest berries unfolds on the nose, accompanied by fine, spicy notes that already hint at its powerful...
€ 18,95 = 25,27 €/L
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Prima Mano · Primitivo IGT 2022A Mano, Puglia
Prima Mano seduces the senses with aromas of crushed rose petals, raspberries, blueberries, black pepper and the scent of sunlight on a dewy meadow. Notes of dried apricots, maraschino cherries, lemon and eucalyptus unfold on the finish. This wine is produced without wood maturation, which allows its natural aromas and special fermentation technique to come into their...
€ 19,95 = 26,60 €/L
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16 · Primitivo Gioia del Colle DOC 2021 (Bio)Cantine Polvanera, Puglia
The Primitivo 16 impresses in the glass with its intense ruby red color with garnet-red inclusions, which already indicate its intensity and maturity. The bouquet of this wine is complex and multi-layered: aromas of mulberries and black cherries merge with hints of herbs, a fine note of licorice and a slightly mineral graphite note, which give the wine an additional...
€ 23,95 = 31,93 €/L
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Visellio · Primitivo Salento IGT 2021Tenute Rubino, Puglia
The Primitivo Salento Visellio presents itself with an intense ruby red color that shines in the glass and indicates a powerful wine. The bouquet is rich and seductive, with intense aromas of ripe red fruits such as plums and redcurrants as well as subtle nuances of nutmeg and cloves, which lend it depth and...
€ 24,95 = 33,27 €/L
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17 · Primitivo Gioia del Colle DOC 2020 (Bio)Cantine Polvanera, Puglia
The powerful, single-varietal Primitivo 17 comes from the renowned vineyards around Gioia del Colle and presents itself in the glass in a dense purple-red with ruby-red inclusions, which give it an impressive depth. The bouquet unfolds intensely with aromas of wild berries enveloped by floral notes. Accents of licorice and a mineral graphite note complete the aromatic profile and lend the wine additional...
€ 25,95 = 34,60 €/L
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17 · Primitivo Gioia del Colle DOC 2022 (Bio)Cantine Polvanera, Puglia
The powerful, single-varietal Primitivo 17 comes from the renowned vineyards around Gioia del Colle and presents itself in the glass in a dense purple-red with ruby-red inclusions, which give it an impressive depth. The bouquet unfolds intensely with aromas of wild berries enveloped by floral notes. Accents of licorice and a mineral graphite note complete the aromatic profile and lend the wine additional...
€ 25,95 = 34,60 €/L
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Dionysos · Primitivo di Manduria Riserva DOC 2019Masseria Surani, Puglia
The Primitivo di Manduria Riserva Dionysos, named after the ancient god of wine and ecstasy, impressively celebrates the pure sensuality and untamed power of its southern Italian origins. Even in the glass, the dense color fascinates, while an opulent, multi-layered bouquet of dark fruits unfolds on the nose: juicy blueberries, fully ripe black cherries, and plums merge here into a unity. This abundance of fruit is harmoniously interwoven with seductive, spicy notes of black pepper, fine dark...
€ 29,95 = 39,93 €/L
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Region: Puglia Grape Variety: Primitivo di Manduria Grape Variety: Primitivo Gioia del Colle
Primitivo (All) | 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]