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!