Vigneti del Salento

Inky and intense, this wine explodes with aromas of dark cherry jam, vanilla, and sweet tobacco. The palate is "lush and opulent," with a soft, rounded mouthfeel and virtually no harsh edges. It’s a sun-drenched, high-impact wine that finishes with a decadent hint of cocoa.

Price: £17.00

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Key information

Region: Manduria, Puglia, Italy

Year: 2020

Alcohol: 14%

Info:

Interesting: These vines are "Alberello" (bush-trained), which helps the grapes survive the scorching sun of Southern Italy.

Did You Know? Primitivo is genetically identical to California’s Zinfandel.

Pairing: BBQ ribs or spicy pepperoni pizza; a rowdy dinner with friends.

Intensity
Delicate
Bold
4.2
Acidity
Softer
Zesty
3.3
Sweetness
Dry
Sweet
1.7
Body
Light
Full
4.4
Tannins
Smooth
Chewy
3.4

Ideal for The Velvet Soul

Your palate has a biological rejection of bitterness and astringency. You may be a "Supertaster" (highly sensitive to bitter compounds), which means high tannins feel physically painful or harsh, like sandpaper on your gums. Your mouth seeks protection - you want wines with higher glycerol (body) and alcohol sweetness to coat your tongue and create a barrier against harsh textures. You judge wine by how seamlessly it glides across your palate.