Itinera Primitivo Salento 75cl
Pour this and you get a wall of ripe blackberry and plum, soft as anything, with a warm spicy hum underneath. It's the red you grab when you want something generous and easy on the palate without thinking too hard. Nyama choma night, a slow Friday, a film and no plans. It just works. Fun fact for later: Primitivo is genetically the same grape California calls Zinfandel, so if you love a big jammy Zin, you already love this.
Deep ruby, almost purple in the glass. The nose is all ripe dark fruit, blackberry, plum and black cherry, with a little vanilla and a curl of cocoa and warm spice behind it. On the palate it's full and rounded, smooth and a touch jammy, with soft tannins that don't grip or dry you out. It reads dry but the fruit is so ripe it feels almost sweet. Finishes warm and easy.
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Where it's from
This comes from Salento, the sun-baked heel of Italy down in Puglia. Primitivo loves that heat, it ripens early and piles on sugar and dark fruit, which is exactly why this wine tastes so plush. The Itinera name comes from the Latin for journey, and the line is meant as a little tour through Italy's regions. It's made by Mondo del Vino, part of the big Argea group, who know their way around southern Italian reds.
Good to know
- What is the price of Itinera Primitivo Salento 75cl?
Itinera Primitivo Salento 75cl is KSh 3,799 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Itinera Primitivo Salento 75cl taste like?
Full-bodied and smooth, packed with ripe blackberry, plum and black cherry, plus a touch of vanilla, cocoa and warm spice. Soft tannins and a warm, almost jammy finish. Dry, but the fruit is so ripe it feels generous.
- What is the ABV of Itinera Primitivo Salento?
It's 14% ABV, a proper full-bodied red. Pace yourself accordingly.
- How do I serve it?
Slightly cool, 16-18°C. If your room's warm, give it ten minutes in the fridge. Open it 20 minutes before drinking and it opens up beautifully.
- What food pairs with it?
Made for grilled and roasted meat, so nyama choma is a natural fit. Also great with rich pasta, beef stew, game and mature hard cheese, or just on its own.
- Where is it from?
Salento in Puglia, the heel of southern Italy, made by Mondo del Vino.
- Is Primitivo the same as Zinfandel?
Yes, same grape. Primitivo is its Italian name, Zinfandel its Californian one. So expect that big, ripe, dark-fruit style.
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Itinera Primitivo Salento 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Itinera Primitivo Salento 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 3,799. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
