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Wine Type Red Wine
Vintage 2011
Style Full & Rich Reds
Country Italy
Region Puglia
Grower Name Castellani
Grape Variety Primitivo / Zinfandel
ABV 13%
Closure Natural Cork
Castellani 'Grifone' Primitivo 2011, Puglia, Italy
Jascots tasting note...
" Dark and intense ruby colour, with a nose of liquorice and heady, medicinal blackberry. The palate shows lush plums and cherries, complemented by hints of blackcurrant leaf and leather, plush tannins and rich texture. Try this wine as an interesting alternative to, or comparison with, our Californian Old Vine Zinfandel (the US name for Primitivo), The Smoking Loon. Castellani Castellani was established in Montecalvoli at the end of the 19th century by Alfredo Castellani. In 1903, the business was officially registered in Pisa and Alfredo's sons Duilio and Mario set about the company expansion and presided over the company for decades, before being succeeded by his sons, Giorgio and Roberto, who continued in the manner laid down by their forefathers. A well read and cosmopolitan man, Roberto began to move the company into the international export market, and was one of the main catalysts of Chianti's then burgeoning international renown. The brothers purchased new vineyards and extended the wine-making premises at the estate, before a huge fire in 1982 threatened the very existence of Castellani, but undeterred, the brothers financed the purchase of new premises at the Campomaggio, and with the help of Roberto's son, the business soon flourished once more. The firm remains a family run enterprise to this day but works with specialists such as their oenologist Sabino Russo and agronomist Federico Compassi. The firm is now well over 100 years old and continues to strive for quality and excellence in all their enterprises while focusing on environmentally sustainable practises. "
Goes great with...
Casseroles & Stews, Game & Venison & Cheese - Hard
Save £9.60 a case
Wine Details PDFAbout The Region Puglia View All Wines From This Region
Puglia
Puglia is easily identified on a map as the 'heel' to Italy's 'boot', in the far south-east of the country, along the Adriatic coast. It has long been a region of significant viticultural importance, and its mediterranean climate and prominence of calcareous soils have created an ideal environment for the growing of quality wine grapes. Trebbiano, Sangiovese and Montepulciano are all cultivated widely, with Negroamaro and Primitivo playing the supporting roles.
About The Grape Variety Primitivo / Zinfandel
Primitivo
Primitivo (or Zinfandel as it known in the US), is a black grape variety of Croatian origin, now widely grown in the south-eastern Italian region of Puglia. It produces intensely concentrated wines, with velvety tannins and a balance between red and black fruit flavours, such as plums, boysenberry and forest fruits. It is most often seen (and enjoys the most success) as a single varietal wine.
The Smoking Loon Old Vine Zinfandel 2010, California, USA
Jascots tasting note...
" The 2010 Old Vine Zinfandel opens up with bold aromas of pomegranate, warm molasses, red currant and vanilla nuances. Concentrated flavours of blackberry, and cinnamon are layered with black pepper, sandalwood and fresh cranberry notes that linger on... "
Goes great with...
Roast Beef / Steak, Game & Venison & Casseroles and Stews
Save £13.20 a case
Angelo Rocca, Montrale Negroamaro / Syrah / Cabernet, Puglia, Italy 2008
Jascots tasting note...
" Not only is this startlingly good wine rich, complex and packed with plummy, blackcurrant fruit, but it manages to be polished and very stylish at the same time. Another great value wine from Rocca. "
Goes great with...
Pasta - Tomato, Pizza & Casseroles & Stews
Save £11.40 a case
Cascina Ballarin, Barolo 'Bricco Rocca', Piemonte, Italy 2006
Jascots tasting note...
" This superb Barolo from Ballarin is deep ruby red with a rich and heady bouquet. On the palate the wine is elegant with overtones of sour cherries,roses and violets with a powerful and fat flavour and a long, long finish. "
Goes great with...
Roast Beef / Steak, Venison & Roast Lamb
Save £58.80 a case
Angelo Rocca & Figli, Rocca Rosso, Puglia IGT, Italy 2005
Jascots tasting note...
" This fantastic wine is the result of a late harvest of grapes coming from small, old vineyards and five years of ageing in big Slavonian oak casks... "
Goes great with...
Roast Pork, Roast Lamb & Steaks, Casseroles and Stews
Save £25.80 a case
Rocca Merlot, Veneto, Italy 2011
Jascots tasting note...
" A very light, pure and honest Merlot - jam packed with ripe, succulent cassis flavours with a mouth-watering finish - very easy drinking and perfect for the barbeque or to drink with all manner of dishes. "
Goes great with...
Roast Beef / Steak, Casseroles & Stews & Roast Lamb
Save £9.00 a case
Trebbiano 2012, Angelo Rocca, Puglia, Italy
Jascots tasting note...
" Rocca's Trebbiano displays a straw yellow hue followed by a delicate and fruity, perfume nose. On the palate, ripe citrus and lemon sherbet precedes a fresh, dry and refreshing finish.
At only 11... "
Goes great with...
Canapés, Pasta - Creamy & Salads
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Sangiovese 2012, Angelo Rocca, Puglia, Italy
Jascots tasting note...
" A lovely red-purple hue with a vinous bouquet followed by notes of cherries, soft tannins and well-balanced acidity on the palate... "
Goes great with...
Pasta - Tomato, Charcuterie & Cheese - Hard
Save £9.00 a case