About this wine
Must-SeeprimitivoGrape
PugliaRegion
€8-15 for quality, €15-30 for top crus.Price range
Puglia's big red — genetically identical to Zinfandel. Ripe, fruit-forward, warming. Primitivo di Manduria is the top denomination.
💡 Pro tip: The old bush vines (alberello) around Manduria produce the most concentrated wines. Visit Gianfranco Fino or Morella for artisanal Primitivo.
Where to start
Buy a bottle of Primitivo from a local enoteca, open it with dinner, and let the wine tell you about the region.