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Deep ruby red with violet reflections; intense fruity bouquet with notes of plum and cherry, hints of Mediterranean...
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Deep red colour. A particularly vinous bouquet. A delicate, dry taste.
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Broad, ripe black fruit and spice aromas, with notes of pepper, toasty vanilla and Mediterranean scrub. On the...
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This elegant Dolcetto is ruby red in color with a garnet rim. Aromas of red cherries mingle with notes of lavender,...
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Notes of ripe plums, cherry jam and tobacco characterize the bouquet of this pure varietal Primitivo from the Apulia...
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Aromas of ripe blueberries and mulberries with rose petals and peppery undertones. Medium-bodied with polished...
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Bursting with black cherry and blackberry fruit, this red is succulent and all about the luscious fruit. Ends with...
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On the nose, an intense and persistent fruit aroma. This wine is dry, with a well-balanced, and velvety texture....
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The Boschis family has been specialized in producing it since the 1960s and are true experts, bringing us a unique...
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• The cru of San Martino enjoys southeast facing exposure and runs from 450 to 580 meters above sea level.
• The...
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Notes of crushed wild berries and sweet plums with blue flowers and dried blood orange. Medium-bodied, juicy and...
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We love Dolcetto. In the local tradition, this grape was cultivated on the best exposures, just above Nebbiolo...
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A fresh and lively dolcetto with sliced raspberries and citrus undertones. Medium body. Crisp acidity. From...
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Purple in color with aromas of blueberries and blackberries. Medium to light in body and very smooth on the palate,...
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Undergoing a four-week maceration followed by approximately nine months in French oak (50% new), Es is intoxicating:...
Dolcetto Mencia Primitivo
In Italian, Dolcetto means 'little sweet one' – a slightly misleading name, as the black grapes of this varietal have relatively little natural sugar and almost almost produce dry wines. However, the Dolcetto grapes are remarkably popular with those looking for a full, rounded and highly flavorful wine, and are grown extensively in their native Italy, and in many other countries around the world. Dolcetto varietal grapes tend to have quite a high level of tannin, due to their thick, black skins, and low acidity, resulting in interesting wines with a large feel in the mouth, despite being relatively light in body. They are most commonly associated with big, complex flavors such as liquorice and prunes, and are regularly described as having a finish similar to the flavor of bitter almonds.
As with many European grape varietals, there is some debate regarding the precise origins of the Primitivo grape. Most people now agree that it probably came from Croatia, where it is still used widely in the production of red wine, and it known as Tribidrag. However, today it is a grape most commonly associated with the powerful red wines of Puglia, the heel of Italy’s boot, where the intense sunshine and brisk Mediterranean breezes produce grapes of remarkable character and balance. Primitivo is a dark grape, known for producing intense, inky, highly tannic wines, most notably the naturally sweet Dolce Naturale and the heavy and complex Primitivo di Manduria wines. Primitivo tends to be naturally very high in both tannin and alcohol, making it ideal for both barrel and cellar ageing, which brings out its more rounded and interesting features.
Primitivo is not the easiest grape to grow or manage, and it has had something of a difficult century. Indeed, by the 1990s, there was little interest in Puglian wines in general, and winemakers were neglecting their Primitivo vineyards and looking to other, more commercially viable varietals. However, the last decade has seen this grape come well and truly back into fashion, with new techniques and a heightened interest in native Italian grape varietals bringing Primitivo back into the spotlight. It is now widely loved for its intensity and ability to be paired with strongly flavored foods.