NoseIntense fruity nose with aromas of blackberry and plum. blackberryblackcurrantraisin
FlavorIn the mouth it is warm, velvety and well- balanced, with smooth integrated tannins.
Puglia At a Glance
Region NamePuglia
Most Puglia wine is red, full-bodied, and will pair well with a wide variety of foods. Producers in Puglia have focused on making great red wines, and local grapes like Negroamaro, Primitivo, and Bombino Nero make for delicious drinking. Some of the best values in Italian wine come from this sunny, dry region.
Score: 89Vintage 2022Wine SpectatorA stylish red, with a delicate skein of rooibos tea, oak spice and vanilla flavors winding through the notes of cherry compote, plum skin, leather and smoke. Supple tannins firm the finish. Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 87Vintage 2021Wine SpectatorA lively red, easy-drinking and appealing, with a touch of brambly herb and dried floral notes accenting the ripe berry and cherry fruit. Drink now. 15,000 cases made, 3,000 cases imported.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 87Vintage 2021Vinous MediaThe 2021 Primitivo Medaglione lifts from the glass with a dusty blend of red plums and savory herbs. It’s soft-textured yet racy, with ripe red and black fruits propelled by juicy acidity. It finishes with a twang of sour citrus and leaves the palate nicely refreshed.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 88Vintage 2020Wine SpectatorThis medium-bodied red is lively and balanced, offering an appealing mix of juicy boysenberry and blackberry fruit, eucalyptus and spices. Drink now. 15,000 cases made, 3,000 cases imported.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 90Vintage 2019Wine EnthusiastA dense black-cherry aroma meets lightly toasted fennel seed and violet on the nose. It’s plush and well textured on the medium-bodied palate, with broad, rich flavors of mixed dark berries bolstered by juicy acidity and velvety tannins. A berry jam flavor extends on the finish, but with lift and verve.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 87Vintage 2019Vinous MediaThe 2019 Primitivo Il Medaglione wafts up with a fresh and spicy bouquet of tart cherries, cloves and dusty dried roses. It’s soft-textured with zesty acids that enliven its wild berry fruits, further complemented by a twang of tangerine. This tapers off to a bitter tinge of blackberry.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 88Vintage 2018Wine EnthusiastAromas of blood orange, baked plum and cherry are lifted by potpourri spice on the nose. Rounded and juicy on the palate, a succulent red fruit jam flavor is honed by racy acidity and fine-grained tannins. ALEXANDER PEARTREEShelf TalkerFull Page Review
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