Vasanth Balakrishnan

9.0

The chameleonic nature of #sangiovese reveals itself here. This #puglia presents a savory character with blackberry, stewed plum, balsamic notes balanced against rosemary and Mediterranean herbs. Medium plus palate, racy acidity and delicate tannins on the finish. Brilliant food-friendly wine. — 3 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

8.8

Vintage 2016 - This wine is what my wife calls ‘friendly’, a nice smell with sweet cherries, red fruit, a rich and sultry smell. Very smooth wine with a nice mineral touch. #primitivo #zinfandel #puglia — 8 years ago

Vasanth Balakrishnan

8.9

Rich slightly spicy #puglia red blend. There's a touch of smoke, dark chocolate and true to the name, coffee complete with slight not unpleasant bitterness balanced by surprisingly forward acidity.
— 9 years ago

Charles (Chad) Bucklin

Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising

8.6

Very ripe and with plush oxidizing fruit. Incredible longevity in the glass. Not my style but I appreciate that it’s well made. #cosimotaurino #negroamaro #patriglione #salento #rosso #salento #puglia — 9 years ago

maureen Blum

9.3

#Italian #Italiano #Italia #Vino #aglianico #primitivo #Puglia Rich in minerality and fruity blackberry complex greatness — 9 years ago

with EJ, Tricia and 1 other

David Stein

8.5

First wine of #puglia we are trying. simple, pleasant, medium bodied. @Lucy Stein — 10 years ago

Sam Viklund

9.0

Nero d troia, montepulciano, & bombino bianco. Dark baked fruit, sweet spices, prickly acidity, and alcohol warmth. #Puglia — 10 years ago

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.1

Medium garnet color. Medium+ intensity aromas of ripe red fruit (ripe strawberries, cherries and bramble) there are medicinal herbal aromas and flavors as well (anis, thyme and lemon balm) secondary aromas of after eight and cocoa powder. There are tertiary aromas and flavors of ripe dried fruit like prunes. Dry, medium- acidity, medium sweet luscious tannin and high alcohol medium body and medium+ finish. #puglia #negroamaro #italy — 5 years ago

with Rosario

Elena Grazioso

8.7

Cheers. #Primitivo #sinfarosa #puglia — 8 years ago

Charles (Chad) Bucklin

Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising

8.6

Much more lively than the #patriglione but this faded faster. Drink up! #cosimotaurino #puglia #negroamaro #ctbucklinwine #notarpanaro #salento — 9 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

8.9

Vintage 2012 - roses in smell, also dusty minerals, tight tannins, good balance, nice acidity. Curious grape #troia #puglia — 9 years ago

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

8.9

Delicious #primitivo from #puglia #salento #italianwines sensations of red fruit and milk chocolate. — 10 years ago

Jeff Christner

8.5

Solid, un-oaked. #puglia — 10 years ago

Sam Viklund

9.0

From the cooler colli della murgia, a lovely dense/aromatic white. #puglia — 10 years ago

Vasanth Balakrishnan

9.0

Delicious #puglia #negroamaro blend - deep placid aroma well of blackberry fruit and compote, succulent acidity up front on the palate melting into cocoa, mild coffee and sweet tobacco finish wrapped with soft tannins. I drank this in honor of 🇮🇹! — 6 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.0

Vintage 2015 / 80% raisiny Merlot, fermented in stainless steel. 20% Pignolo with 12 months in barrel. Rich wine from #Puglia. I don’t like the Amarone style usually, but this wine is a positive exception. / Partnered with cheeses. Does it very well with cheddar. — 8 years ago

David Kline

9.0

A big style, built for rustic fare! Raspberry reduction, cinnamon, vanilla, anise, cedar and blackberries. Medium heavy mouthfeel exhibiting firm tannins and relatively dry. Mocha-raspberry, vanilla tobacco, lingonberry, and a light, dry mint on a dark and rich offering! Cinghuale anyone? #Puglia #Manduria #primitivo #negroamaro #bbqwine #italianwines #rosso #blacknwild — 9 years ago

with Courtney

Fumawine

8.9

#tormaresca #puglia #negroamaro #rosè #2016 #igt Un rosè fruttato e sapido, ottimo con pesce spada alla piastra. ;-) — 9 years ago

Andrés Solís Lira

8.2

Must be hard to be a producer in beleaguered Puglia. Oceans of IGT's and bulk wines everywhere!

Here's an attempt that I've seen before: Primitivo-based blends made with the appassimento method. Without any doubt looking to differentiate your product in an ocean of cheap mediocrity. Do they make it?

Uhmm, no doubt they mask the local character but the results are not bad. Would I drink it? No, but I don't see why others wouldn't, considering the attractive retail price.

#puglia #appassimento #primitivo #italianwines #italia — 10 years ago

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.1

#salice #salentino #puglia Yum — 10 years ago