Here is a Primitivo di Manduria that opens with soft aromas of black cherry, plum, prune and tobacco. The wine is integrated and balanced, with lingering tones of sweet spice on the finish. The palate feels velvety smooth.
— M.L.
(3/1/2013)
This opulent, almost sweet blend of Primitivo and Merlot shows bold fruit nuances of cherry liqueur and blackberry pie, backed by touches of leather and moist pipe tobacco. Those chewy fruit tones give the wine a soft, velvety sensation on the close.
— M.L.
(6/1/2012)
This is a meaty, chewy, succulent and slightly sweet rendition of Primitivo from sunny southern Italy that is redolent of jammy fruit and blackberry pie. Those ripe tones continue to the mouth where the wine feels soft, plush and smooth.
— M.L.
(6/1/2011)
A pure expression of the hearty Negroamaro grape from Puglia (the “heel of the boot of Italy”), this dark and syrupy wine opens with earthy notes of pipe tobacco and dark chocolate followed by ripe fruit and blackberry. There’s a plush, slightly soft texture in the mouth.
— M.L.
(11/1/2011)
This wine from southern Italy shows notes of ripe cherry, prune, cinnamon and leather. The mouthfeel is soft and seemingly sweet, making this an excellent pairing partner to tomato-based pasta sauces.
— M.L.
(2/1/2013)
Lush and rich, this easy Negroamaro offers notes of ripe cherry and blackberry, backed by light spice and tobacco accents. The palate is smooth.
— M.L.
(3/1/2013)
This is a ripe, jammy red wine with sweet cherry aromas and plump background notes of blackberry preserve and exotic spice. It offers an easy, approachable personality, with a touch of chewy sweetness on the finish.
— M.L.
(6/1/2012)
A perfect wine to pair with salad, grilled tuna or chicken salad, this is fresh and crisp, with bright tones of green melon and apple. The finish is zesty and clean feeling.
— M.L.
(2/1/2013)