Primitivo | Grape variety

Anticaia · Primitivo Salento IGT 2021

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]

È Arte · Primitivo DOC 2022

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]

Primitivo Salento IGT 2019

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

"Medium, young ruby; herbal-fruity, spicy; young, herbal-fruity, quietly toasty, sweetness, juicy." - Andreas March (MERUM)

Primius · Primitivo di Manduria DOP 2020

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]

Marmorelle · Primitivo IGT 2021

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]

A Mano · Primitivo IGT 2021

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]

"Handmade wines show the personality of the people who make the wine. Primitivo is my favorite grape and it shows! The wine is friendly, easy to like and always a pleasure. I have spent 20 years cultivating the modern Primitivo, a wine that respects its heritage and exploits the maximum of what the grape has to offer." - Mark Shannon

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Ghenos · Primitivo di Manduria DOC 2021

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]

"Bright garnet. Hearty, sweetish nose, ripe strawberries, raspberry jelly, has something of the vanilla bean, cedar in the reverberation. Balanced on the palate with clear, present fruit, pithy, with tension, drinks balanced and fine." - Falstaff

Punta Aquila · Primitivo Salento IGT 2019

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]

Primitivo IGT 2019 (Bio)

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

"Dark transparent ruby red with slightly lightening rim. Fragrant nose of lush plums, dried apricot, strawberry. On the palate nicely fresh with pleasant juice, enjoys dancing acidity, harmonious in itself, medium body, medium length." - Falstaff

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Passione Reale · Appassimento Rosso IGP 2020

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 [TS12/21]

"Deep, intense ruby red. On the nose fruity aroma of sour cherries and blueberry jam with notes of dried flowers and Mediterranean scrub. Good structure and softness, rounded by a spicy note." - Falstaff

Livruni · Primitivo IGT 2021

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]

"Today the Vetrere estate in the Apulian panorama is one of the suppliers of fine wines, its labels can be relied upon, the quality is beyond question." - Gambero Rosso

Imprint · Primitivo Appassito IGT 2020

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]

"There is no doubt that all the wines I make bear my signature. Winemaking is such a deep vocation for me that I devote myself to it with all my soul. So how could we make a wine that truly reflects my personality? A big, powerful wine that will give you a warm, strong hug and a smile: IMPRINT. IMPRINT is made from dried Primitivo grapes, it is velvety and smooth, with a soft, long finish that envelops the high alcohol content." - Mark Shannon

"Bright ruby red with a slight violet hue. Spicy nose of pepper and leather, then lots of plum and some Amarena cherries, has something of the violet in the reverberation. On the palate slightly vegetal with green nuances, thus fresh and grippy, good length, finishes with firm pressure." - Falstaff

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Marmorelle · Primitivo di Manduria IGT 2021

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]

Triusco · Primitivo di Manduria DOC 2017

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

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14 · Primitivo Gioia del Colle DOC 2019 (Bio)

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

"Intense, bright ruby red with sparkling core. Fragrant and open nose of fresh plums, cherries, reverberating lightly with dried figs. On the palate juicy and soft, pleasantly dancing on the tongue, medium body with a fruity center, harmonious in itself, medium length." - Falstaff

"Very dark color. Very typical in the nose with aromas of sour cherries, kirsch and cocoa. The palate is really powerful and complex, but it surprises with its unique grace with a finish of great length." - Daniele Cernilli (Doctor Wine)

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15 · Primitivo Gioia del Colle IGT 2021 (Bio)

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

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Barone Pazzo · Primitivo IGT 2018

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]

"...in fragrant lavender, blackberry and plum wrappers, the Primitivo Barone Pazzo offers a friendly, lightly quaffable taste..." - Gambero Rosso

'...In the end, however, the Primitivo came through with a big lead. The wine was particularly pleasing for its harmony and softness, as well as its decidedly long finish. A great wine!" - Il mio vino wine magazine

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Palombara · Primitivo di Manduria IGT 2019

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.

Intense and bright ruby red color. Elegant nose with fruity and floral notes of red fruits such as plums, ripe red cherries, blackberries, red currants and blueberries, with the unmistakable aroma of ripe Primitivo grapes with naturally sun-dried berries, characteristic of the variety.

The artist label is by Dino Sambiasi, a well-known artist whose works are exhibited both in Italy and worldwide: From Bari at the Nessundorma Gallery (2011), to Milan at the Entroterra Gallery (2007) and in Germany at the Venice Gallery (2008) in Stuttgart, to Holland at the Dream Gallery (2006). - Gerardo [TS12/20]

Barone Pazzo · Primitivo IGT 2020

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]

"...in fragrant lavender, blackberry and plum wrappers, the Primitivo Barone Pazzo offers a friendly, lightly quaffable taste..." - Gambero Rosso

'...In the end, however, the Primitivo came through with a big lead. The wine was particularly pleasing for its harmony and softness, as well as its decidedly long finish. A great wine!" - Il mio vino wine magazine

16 · Primitivo Gioia del Colle DOC 2017 (Bio)

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

"Delicious its olfactory impressions of fresh herbs, citrus and red fruits, followed by a sparkling clean palate that proclaims its enveloping, savory freshness with captivating length." - Gambero Rosso

"Sparkling, rich ruby, bright and intense. Slightly mineral notes at first, but then lots of dark fruit, blueberry and dark cherry, but without overripeness. Has a lot of sweet melt in the attack and course, dense, pithy tannin, juicy, builds in many layers, after pickled raspberries and blackberries, at the same time also fresh." - Falstaff

"The color is reminiscent of tar. On the nose strong hints of plum, spices, coffee and licorice. The palate is lively, powerful, juicy, typically sweet with a powerful and very long finish." - Daniele Cernilli (Doctor Wine)

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17 · Primitivo Gioia del Colle DOC 2017 (Bio)

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

"By a minimal margin, 17 follows in second place as a rich and full-bodied drop with a complex nature and beguiling spice that is accompanied by unmistakable allusions to Mediterranean macchia and plums." - Gambero Rosso

"Rich ruby with a slight garnet sheen. Very rich fruit nose, surprisingly fresh and clear, of raspberry, dark cherries, some anchovy in the background. The wine presents itself round and balanced on the palate, present, fine-grained tannin, very much present fruit, juicy and fresh - and that despite 17°!" - Falstaff

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Visellio · Primitivo Salento IGT 2019

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]

"Intense, bright ruby red with a shiny core. Compact nose of ripe raspberries and strawberries, light spicy nuances. In the mouth then gripping and full-bodied, has a tight body with lively acidity, very long, compact tannic structure with firm pressure, in the finish a lot of sweet fruit melt." - Falstaff