• Buy a case and pay just $14.99 per bottle!
• Buy Six for $15.99 per
• Three for $16.99 each
• All else $17.99 each

90 pts Vinous

Manduria is located in southern Puglia – the center of the heel of the boot - and is Primitivo's spiritual home. It is the only viticultural area in Italy to specialize in the variety.

While Primitivo and Zinfandel are genetically identical, Primitivo is a slightly different clone, one that ripens earlier and more evenly and offers more blackberry, anise and pepper notes. And lower alcohol, so no “Zin headaches!”

Primitivo also offers more tannins, making this a killer match with grilled and stewed meats, and, really, all kinds of "comfort" foods. Lamb is the most common meat in Puglia… hmmm… click on the pic for a delicious rendition of a traditional lamb stew, studded with black olives!

“Red cherry, dark plum and underbrush on the nose, complemented by sexy spices. Broad, lush and sweet, with a high-toned quality to the perfumed flavors of red berries and spices. Finishes broad and horizontal, with smooth, ripe tannins and nicely persistent spicy perfume.”



Or reply. The wine will be available Wednesday in Chapel Hill. Friday, as ordered, in Hillsborough.