2015 Mythmaker Rosso Salento Primitivo

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 Sausage Sloppy Cola Joe Dogs

Flavor Profile

Earth

Fruit

Tannin

Body

Low Medium High

Tastes Like

Citrus Peel

Juicy Red Fruit

leather

Maraschino Cherry

Region

Puglia, Italy

Pairings

Burgers

Cured Meats

Charcuterie

Did You Know?

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.