Cabernet Sauvignon vs Primitivo
The Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon
Red grape
Cabernet Sauvignon — world's most widely planted red grape, native to Bordeaux. Full-bodied, tannic wines with blackcurrant, cedar, and spice notes.
Primitivo
Red grape
Primitivo — The Italian name for Zinfandel, widely planted in Puglia in southern Italy. It produces full-bodied, richly concentrated wines with dark.