Excellent Pairings

Cheeses

Mature Cheeses. Pecorino. Parmigiano. Manchego. Cheddar.

Puglian Specialities:
Melanzane Parmigiana (Eggplant Parmesan).

About

The name Primitivo translates as "early one" (like Tempranillo in Spanish), and refers to the variety's early-ripening nature. Not to be mistaken with "primitive" or "less refined". Primitivo and Zinfandel is the same grape.

Primitivo Passitivo is a richer version of Primitivo and is obtained by drying the grapes, reminding of Amarone and Valpolicella wines.

Passitivo means dry grapes (raisin = uva passita) and a popular technique is "il giro del picciolo" or twisting the grape stems once the grape has reached ripeness. This process prevents nutrients reaching the berries which are left to dry in the warmest months before harvest. The result is a concentration of flavor and sugar. Read More ...