Reviews & Ratings

2022 Varvaglione Italy (Other Regional Reds) "12 e Mezzo Primitivo"

Winery: Varvaglione

Vintage: 2022

Wine Name/Vineyard: "12 e Mezzo Primitivo"

Wine Category: Italy (Other Regional Reds)

Grape blend: 100% Primitivo del Salento

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Puglia

State or country: Italy

Price: $14

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 87 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (87)

Review date: April 19, 2025

Wine Review: This dark garnet Italian Primitivo from the Puglia region has a bouquet of pomegranate, clay, sawdust, spiced blueberry, and chocolate. It's easy-drinking, youthful, and balanced on the palate. It displays juicy plus acidity, a medium body, and a round and nimble mouthfeel. It has pomegranate, bramble, spiced plum, and soft oak flavors with notes of chocolate and licorice. Plush tannins and fruit linger in the finish. A nice weeknight bottle to serve with wood-fired oven pizza. - Mark

Winemaker Notes: Bouquet: Intense fruity aromas of mature plums and cherry jam. Slightly aromatic with a finish of vanilla and cocoa.
Taste: Smooth and full of ripe tannins.

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