Patroferno Appassimento Puglia Primitivo
Patroferno Appassimento Puglia Primitivo
GRAPES: Primitivo
VINTAGE: 2021
REGION: Puglia, Italy
ALCOHOL PERCENTAGE: 15.0%
PRICE: $12.99
Happy Thursday, Wine Lovers! If you’ve read my blog, you know I love wine from Italy, especially from Puglia. One of my most popular wine recommendations from Trader Joe’s is the Ruggero Di Bardo Susumaniello, which you can read about HERE. Believe me when I tell you it’s one of the best. Since discovering this wine, I have had difficulty finding any wine that truly compares… That is, until I tried Patroferno Appassimento Puglia Primitivo. Y’all, I opened this bottled and was blown away. Let’s get into it, shall we?
First things first, this bottle is priced at $12.99, and quite frankly, it drinks like a $25.00-$30.00 bottle of wine. You could easily grab and take this to a dinner party or a girl’s night out and impress the guest list.
For those early on in their wine adventure, you might be wondering what Primitivo is. Primitivo is simply Italian Zinfandel. Puglia, located in the heel of Italy’s boot, is renowned for their Primitivo wine. When Primitivo was brought to the United States, it was rebranded as Zinfindel and became extremely popular in California.
Tasting Notes:
Produced using the Appassimento technique
Full-bodied wine
Bright garnet hue
Sweet berry notes (dark red cherries, blackberries, and hints of blueberries) on the nose; delicious jammy flavors- hints of sweetness throughout
Feels exceptionally smooth in the mouth, with minimal/soft tannins.
Rich, luscious flavors
Verdict:
Y’all, this bottle is clearly a winner, but you will have to keep your eyes open for it. I found this early in January, grabbed a bottle, and fell absolutely in love. I desperately wanted to share it with you all, but the stock was completely wiped out when I returned to get another bottle. If you spot this at your local Trader Joe’s, grab a couple of bottles, and if it’s unavailable, I’ve found they are more than willing to let you know when it will be back in stock. If you grab a bottle, drop your thoughts below! I hope you enjoy it as much as I have!
Until Next Time!