Primitivo performs well in the hot sun of Italy’s south. Based in Puglia, the heel of Italy, Primitivo di Manduria showcases the variety. As one would expect of a warm climate wine, it is high in alcobol, 15% in this instance. However, it is exceptionally well balance, showing no heat whatsoever.
While some examples of southern Italian Primitivo can deliver big up-front fruit and little else, ‘Il Pimono’ has real depth and interest. With air, the wine opens up to reveal spicy complexity behind baked cherry pie. This is an excellent reference point for Primitivo.
2012 IL PIMINO PRIMITIVO DI MANDURIA
Producer: Il Pimino
Variety: Primitivo
Vintage: 2012
Region: Puglia, Italy
Alcohol: 15.0%
Closure: Natural cork
Retail Price: $30.00
Date tasted: 31 July 2015
Tasting Note:
Deep ruby. Attractive nose of baked cherry pie, tar, roasted spice – complex and inviting. Full bodied, round and supple. Delicious mouthful of cola/sarsaparilla underlined by spice. Generously flavoured and well balanced.
Score: 16.5+/20
While some examples of southern Italian Primitivo can deliver big up-front fruit and little else, ‘Il Pimono’ has real depth and interest. With air, the wine opens up to reveal spicy complexity behind baked cherry pie. This is an excellent reference point for Primitivo.
2012 IL PIMINO PRIMITIVO DI MANDURIAProducer: Il Pimino
Variety: Primitivo
Vintage: 2012
Region: Puglia, Italy
Alcohol: 15.0%
Closure: Natural cork
Retail Price: $30.00
Date tasted: 31 July 2015
Tasting Note:
Deep ruby. Attractive nose of baked cherry pie, tar, roasted spice – complex and inviting. Full bodied, round and supple. Delicious mouthful of cola/sarsaparilla underlined by spice. Generously flavoured and well balanced.
Score: 16.5+/20
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