Tasting notes:

 Primitivo is a very old grape variety, probably originating as Tribidrag along the Adriatic coast near Split in Croatia, but nowadays identified as Primitivo in Italy (and Zinfandel in the United States and elsewhere). A really good expression from an artisanal wine-grower, this wine has a deep ruby-purple core and pink rim with juicy red and black fruits and a typical herbal, rosemary-infused, accent. Just dry and very fruit-dominated, the palate is rich and full-bodied framed by bracing acidity and dense, linen-textured tannins. A perfect match for plum tomato-black olive-basil sauce on al dente spaghetti. Patricia Stefanowicz MW