This is what good wine from the Primitivo grape tastes like

Wine made from the Primitivo grape is dark and powerful, with notes of blackberries, anise, and black pepper. They often have a high tannin content and can be aged for quite a long time.

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For the past few years, Primitivo has been 'hip,' and you can see examples from Southern Italy's Puglia or Sicily at the liquor store. Afterward, stop by the butcher, because this is a wine to drink with a juicy piece of red meat.

The origin of Primitivo was not entirely clear for a long time. It is the same grape as the North American Zinfandel. And it is an ancient grape, likely born on a small Croatian island in the Adriatic Sea. That is where the Plavac Mali grows, the red pride of Croatian wine, which is genetically very similar to it. For a long time, it was therefore assumed that this was the ancestor of Primitivo. However, recent research has shown that another grape, the Croatian Tribidrag (also known as Crljenak), deserves the credit.

We currently have three wines made from the Primitivo grape in our range. You can view our Primitivo wines here.