Ripe, Jammy & Spicy
Aromas of red, black & dried fruits with black & white pepper, savory green herbs, sweet spice.
Flavors at full-throttle with ripe, jammy fruit & pepper spice.
Oak aging adds vanilla, toast & baking spices. High alcohol levels & chewy tannins.
From warm climates.
Aka Primitivo (CA & IT).
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Often from...
Rutherford, St. Helena, Calistoga-Napa Valley; Rockpile, Dry Creek, Alexander Valley-Sonoma County; Paso Robles, Lodi, Contra Costa, Red Hills, Clear Lake, Sierra Foothills, Livermore-CA; Puglia-Italy
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Simliar style wines... Hints to find this wine style