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Solu Primitivo
Red

Solu Primitivo2022

Tenuta del Pajaru

Puglia· Italy· Primitivo
4.1★
37 ratings
$130
a bottle from us
Taste Structure
Acidity
3.0
Sweetness
2.5
Tannin
2.6
Intensity
3.7

Saved levels are used to recommend wines in the Blend Studio.

About This Style

Arguably more well known by its alter-ego Zinfandel, Primitivo is a huge, ripe Italian grape which is the pride of the Apulia region in the south of Italy. Primitivo is a delightfully brash wine that's very dark, very juicy and very high in alcohol. The grape is thought to have originated in Croatia, where it is known as Crljenak (shill-ee-ah-nock). It was then brought to Italy, and on to the United States in the 1800s, where it thrived under the Californian sun. Primitivos are very well known for being full-bodied fruit bombs. Much like Californian Zinfandels they have a very high alcohol content on account of the grapes ripening quickly. Primitivo is a fantastic BBQ wine. It loves pulled pork, ribs, steaks and anything with a lot of flavor and a mild char to it. Pizza is another excellent choice with this fabulous wine.