The warm southern Italian sunshine provided optimal ripening conditions for this exuberant Primitivo. With pure, vibrant red cherry and plum flavors on the palate, the wine remains fresh and focused due to an elevated acidity that’s not often found in wines from the hot and dry Puglia region. Grilled fare would make a delightful complement to the juicy red fruit flavors of the wine; think: barbecue chicken or Italian sausages.
Recipe Pairings
Sweet Pepper Pasta with SausageSloppy Cola Joe DogsCitrus Peel
Juicy Red Fruit
leather
Maraschino Cherry
Puglia, Italy
Burgers
Cured Meats
Charcuterie
Fortified wines, such as Sherry and Port, are made by adding brandy – which is basically just wine that's been distilled, so it becomes a sort of grape vodka. Adding that back to a wine is what "fortifies" it.