A Taste of Primitivo, 12-bottle case
Polvanera - pure and elegant Primitivo from a small wine producer in the Murge Hills, Puglia. Unoaked, highly concentrated and wonderfully balanced. The Primitivo 'A Mano' is a blockbuster. Spicy, smoky, with liquorice notes and plenty of red berry fruit. The Scotto Old Vines Zinfandel is intense, with lively black cherry fruit and a hint of pepper thanks to a dash of Syrah.
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