I recently had the pleasure of trying a Primitivo that has been given an award by Gambero Rosso magazine, a global authority on Italian food, wine and travel. With a rating of 4.1 on Vivino and an impressive 4.3 for its latest 2022 vintage, this wine piqued my interest.
Upon tasting, I found it to be medium to full-bodied, maintaining a good balance with Black Forest-fruit flavours and a subtle note of vanilla. It’s not as intense as, for example, La Masseria Del Borgo, but rather more akin to a classic Primitivo.
In my opinion, it’s more suitable to be enjoyed with a meal rather than on its own. I also discovered that it tasted better when I cooled it slightly, as the initial temperature of 23C seemed a bit too warm.
For those interested in purchasing, it’s available from independent stores at around £13. I managed to buy the 2021 vintage from The Wine Society at £11.50, but unfortunately, it’s out of stock at the time of writing this review.
