Primitivo

Primitivo — The Italian name for Zinfandel, widely planted in Puglia in southern Italy. It produces full-bodied, richly concentrated wines with dark.

Also Known As

Crljenak Kaštelanski (hr, Croatia (origin)) Zinfandel (en, California)

Regions Where Grown

Puglia 343 wines Primitivo di Manduria 188 wines Salento 135 wines Veneto 21 wines Toscana 16 wines Vino d'Italia 10 wines Piemonte 10 wines Brindisi 8 wines Campania 8 wines Terre Siciliane 7 wines Gioia del Colle 6 wines Abruzzo 5 wines

Countries

Italy 795 wines United States 15 wines Australia 2 wines Albania 1 wines South Africa 1 wines Portugal 1 wines

Top Wines

Viginti Negroamaro da Uve Appassite Schola Sarmenti · 4.78★ Primitivo di Manduria Riserva Conte Ottavio Piccolomini · 4.70★ Es Riserva Gianfranco Fino · 4.69★ Fumu Gnoru Barricato Primitivo Tenute Gabellone · 4.68★ Palazzo 72 Anniversary Riserva Primitivo di Manduria Cantolio · 4.67★ Torricelle Primitivo di Manduria Rocca · 4.65★ Primitivo di Manduria Dieci Terre · 4.62★ Regula Magistri Primitivo Riserva Terrecarsiche 1939 · 4.62★

Grape Comparisons

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About Primitivo

Primitivo is the Italian name for Zinfandel, widely planted in Puglia in southern Italy. It produces full-bodied, richly concentrated wines with dark cherry, dried fruit, and spice flavors.

At a Glance

Color: Red
Wines: 1