Albea Terre del Sole Primitivo 2003
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This wine, made from Primitivo (an ancestor of the Zinfandel grape), is a deep red offering lovely fruits and herbs on the palate. A great versatile wine with smooth tannins and a clean finish.
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Release Notes:
The region’s plateau is one of the flattest in Italy and is well suited for growing powerful red grapes like Negroamaro, Malvasia Nera and Primitivo. This wine comes from grapes grown in a vineyard 700 feet above the Adriatic Sea near Brindisi.
Tasting Notes:
Deep violet red color with a pleasant nose of red berries, herbs (licorice), spices and earth notes. The palate is dominated by generous fruit and herb (licorice and tobacco) flavors. This is a medium-bodied wine with well-integrated smooth tannins and a clean finish with a hint of spice. It can be served with grilled meats and poultry, cheeses, pasta, or pizza over the next 3 to 5 years.
Winery:
Albea is the ancient name for the town of Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage site thanks to the trulli: the peculiar mortarless limestone homes of the area. The Albea winery was... Read more
Region:
Located at the crossroads of the Mediterranean, and just across the Ionian Sea from Greece, Puglia has a rich history. Grapes have been grown here for millennia, and the region was... Read more
Country:
Overview
Greek settlers first planted vineyards in Italy sometime around 800BC. Since then, wine has been entrenched in the Italian culture, ‘as common as water on the dinner table’. ... Read more
Puglia's unique stone dwellings, the Truilli.
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