The Best Primitivo - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

Patroferno Appassimento Puglia Primitivo – A Sweet One

January 17, 2023

We review the silky smooth and sweet Patroferno Appassimento Puglia Primitivo from Trader Joe’s. Primitivo from Puglia, Italy. It is … Read more

Nero Grande Appassimento – Simple, Sweet and Tasty

November 29, 2021

Appassimento on the cheap! The Trader Joe’s Nero Grande Appassimento from Femar Vini. Primarily Primitivo (Zinfandel) blended with Negroamaro from … Read more

Epicuro Primitivo – Cheap and Tasty

May 18, 2021

Slightly sweet and impressively tasty for just $5.99, the Trader Joe’s Epicuro Primitivo Puglia IGP. Primitivo (Zinfandel) from Apulia, Italy. … Read more

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December 10, 2020

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Ronco di Sassi Vino Rosso – A Big, Sweet and Tasty One from Aldi

December 2, 2019

Another Italian wine with a big score (98 points??) and an even bigger bottle, but does it live up to … Read more

Grand Alberone Rosso – Inspired

July 23, 2019

It’s no Amarone but it’s still pretty darn good for only $9, the Grand Alberone Rosso from Aldi. While neither … Read more

Piccini Memoro Rosso – Smooth and Sweet

August 4, 2017

The Piccini Memoro Rosso, an unusual but extremely tasty blend of varieties, regions and vintages. 40% Primitivo from Puglia, 30% … Read more

Rinforzo Salento Primitivo – Luxurious

June 3, 2017

The softer, sweeter side of Primitivo, the Rinforzo Salento Primitivo. 100% Primitivo from Salento, Puglia, Italy. The grapes are dried … Read more

12 e mezzo Primitivo del Salento – Rich and Luscious

April 28, 2017

The 12 e mezzo Primitivo del Salento, an Italian version of a big, tasty Zinfandel. Primitivo from the province of … Read more

Grifone Primitivo From Trader Joe’s – Super Grape Jam!

October 9, 2013

Primitivo (Zinfandel) from Puglia, Italy. Available exclusively at Trader Joe’s (in the U.S.) for $3.99. From the bottle: “Zinfandel in … Read more

Rosa d’Oro Primitivo – Smooth and Tasty

December 15, 2011

100% Primitivo from California. SRP of $18 and available for as low as $16. Sample received courtesy the winemaker for … Read more