Epicuro Primitivo

EPICURO PRIMITIVO

GRAPES: Primitivo

VINTAGE: 2017

REGION: Puglia, Italy

ALCOHOL PERCENTAGE: 14.0%

PRICE: $5.99

 

TASTING NOTES: 

Perhaps it’s the cold, bleak weather in Nashville or the fact that I have been dreaming about all things Italy, but I have been on a huge Italian wine kick lately. I don’t know what it is about that country or those grapes but they are simply out of this world! Epicuro is a common brand found at Trader Joe’s and I’ve had the pleasure of sampling several of their wines. The prices are fantastic (anywhere between $5.99-$6.99) and the flavors leave me smiling. Let’s be honest, at this price point, most people have little to no expectations about a bottle of wine which is one reason that I enjoying this little weekly ritual.

This week, I enjoyed the Epicuro Primitivo which came from one of my favorite wine-producing regions in Italy, Puglia. I went there a couple of years ago and was astounded with the wine. Literally, not one bad glass! So it went without saying that this was the next bottle for TJ Tuesday!

I poured myself a slightly larger than normal glass, after all, it is the week of Thanksgiving, swirled it around and began tasting.

Here were some of my initial observations:

  • Medium body with a dark ruby hue

  • Cherry and strawberry notes on the nose

  • Sour cherry fruit in the mouth

  • Bold but not overly fruity

  • Less dry and jammy compared to what I normally drink

  • This wine would pair well with beef dishes, pasta or poultry

  • Very similar characteristics to a Zinfandel

Verdict: 

This Epicuro Primitivo goes down really easy and I found it quite refreshing for red wine. Maybe I’m crushing on Italian wines lately, but this one is a yes. Unlike a few of the other wines that I shared over the past few weeks, this one is usually in stock and shouldn’t disappear on you. Cheers, y’all! Hope you enjoy!

Until Next Time!