Tasting Notes
Dark and intense ruby colour with aromas of liquorice and blackberry. Luscious notes of plums and stewed cherries follows through on the palate making it a captivating wine.
Food Matches
Grilled Game, Venison, Hearty Vegetable Stews & Pizza
Wine Profile
Wine Type Red Wine
Vintage 2021
Style Full & Rich Reds
Country Italy
Region Puglia
Grower Name Castellani
Grape Variety Primitivo / Zinfandel
ABV 13.00%
Closure Natural Cork
Bottle Size 75cl
Allergens Sulphites
Method Vegan
SKU GRIFONEPRIMI21
Grower
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, 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… Read More
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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,… Read More
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Primitivo / Zinfandel
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… Read More
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