Region · Puglia, Italy
Puglia
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The heel, and Primitivo
Italy's sun-baked heel: Primitivo, Negroamaro, and Nero di Troia, plus a coast of interesting whites. Volume country that now bottles real character.
- ripe cherry
- licorice
- sun-dried tomato
- spice
- cocoa
Primitivo di Manduria is Zinfandel with a southern Italian accent — often riper, sometimes sweet-edged. Negroamaro (Salice Salentino) is darker and more bitter-savory. The best growers pick earlier and keep the alcohol in the room.
It is still a value cellar. That will not last forever.
Orecchiette with broccoli rabe, grilled lamb, and aged caciocavallo.
At the table
Service
59–63 °F (15–17 °C).
