Botromagno Primitivo 2023
Italy, Southern Italy
Single Price:
£23.00
Mixed 6 Price:
£21.00
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Description
In a nutshell:
From sunny Puglia in southern Italy, this Primitivo is packed with dark plum and warming spice, but it's big in all the right ways - bold and smooth, without going over the top.
The lowdown:
Primitivo is the red grape of Puglia, and Gioia del Colle, the area where the fruit for this is grown, is one of its heartlands, where it's been grown for centuries. This one skips oak entirely, with fermentation and ageing done in stainless steel, keeping the primary fruit flavours front and centre. Wild cherry and a hint of cinnamon lead on the nose, followed by more cherries, a touch of vanilla, and a wisp of tobacco on the palate. There's a surprising delicacy here, with soft tannins and a balanced finish that add a touch of elegance to this otherwise bold southern Italian red.
The Producer:
In the early 1990s brothers Beniamino and Alberto d'Agostino converted the local Cantina Social, or Cooperative, in Gravina situated in inland Puglia into a modern winery with the aim of bringing a higher profile to the wines of the heel of Italy thus creating Botromagno. And in the intervening years they've been at the forefront of Apulian producers who've demonstrated the excellent quality of which the region of capable. Their vineyards are located across the province and they make wines, both reds and white, using many of the indigenous grape varieties found in this part of the world.
When to drink:
Pair it with roast lamb or a rich ragu - the wild cherry and spice work a treat. It's got loads of flavour and body, but it won't steal the spotlight.
Suitable for Vegans
From sunny Puglia in southern Italy, this Primitivo is packed with dark plum and warming spice, but it's big in all the right ways - bold and smooth, without going over the top.
The lowdown:
Primitivo is the red grape of Puglia, and Gioia del Colle, the area where the fruit for this is grown, is one of its heartlands, where it's been grown for centuries. This one skips oak entirely, with fermentation and ageing done in stainless steel, keeping the primary fruit flavours front and centre. Wild cherry and a hint of cinnamon lead on the nose, followed by more cherries, a touch of vanilla, and a wisp of tobacco on the palate. There's a surprising delicacy here, with soft tannins and a balanced finish that add a touch of elegance to this otherwise bold southern Italian red.
The Producer:
In the early 1990s brothers Beniamino and Alberto d'Agostino converted the local Cantina Social, or Cooperative, in Gravina situated in inland Puglia into a modern winery with the aim of bringing a higher profile to the wines of the heel of Italy thus creating Botromagno. And in the intervening years they've been at the forefront of Apulian producers who've demonstrated the excellent quality of which the region of capable. Their vineyards are located across the province and they make wines, both reds and white, using many of the indigenous grape varieties found in this part of the world.
When to drink:
Pair it with roast lamb or a rich ragu - the wild cherry and spice work a treat. It's got loads of flavour and body, but it won't steal the spotlight.
Suitable for Vegans
Details
| Categories | Wine / Red Wine / Rich & Powerful Reds |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Southern Italy |
| Grape Variety | Primitivo |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Volume | 75cl |
| ABV | 13% |
| Vegan/Vegetarian | Vegan |
| SKU | BO8217RN |
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