To visit the Primitivo vineyards for this red wine, we climb to an altitude of 100 meters above sea level. Here, we see the beautiful vineyards planted with this world-famous Italian grape. The climate here is very warm with relatively little rainfall. Therefore, it's important that the vines are well-rooted and can draw sufficient moisture from the soil. Because the grapes are grown at this altitude and planted close to the sea, there's sufficient cooling in the vineyards, ensuring that the Primitivo doesn't ripen too quickly. When the grapes have reached the right ripeness at the end of the warm growing season, the harvest begins, and the grapes are transported to the winery in small crates.
What a superb wine for this price range, we can certainly shout it from the rooftops. After pouring, we see a deep ruby red color with a purple rim. On the nose, this red Il Pumo has hints of plum and cherry. Spicy, with rosemary and vanilla notes. The palate is very smooth and rich, with a lovely initial attack of black fruit, overripe plums, and a touch of chocolate. On the back of the tongue, we detected nuances of light spice, vanilla, and sweet licorice in this Il Pumo Primitivo. Delicious.
