The Best Primitivo

INSIDER DEAL! Brutocao Mixed Italians - A Tantalizing Trio

By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 10, 2020 Last Updated: December 10, 2020

A little bit of Italian heaven from Mendocino. We're back with another great offer from Brutocao Family Vineyards, this time with … [Read more...]

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

By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 2, 2019 Last Updated: December 2, 2019

Another Italian wine with a big score (98 points??) and an even bigger bottle, but does it live up to the hype? The Ronco di Sassi Vino … [Read more...]

Epicuro Primitivo di Manduria - Cheap and Tasty

By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 11, 2019 Last Updated: November 21, 2019

Impressively tasty for just $6, the Trader Joe's Epicuro Primitivo di Manduria. Primitivo (Zinfandel) from Apulia, Italy. … [Read more...]

Grand Alberone Rosso - Inspired

By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 23, 2019 Last Updated: October 11, 2019

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

Piccini Memoro Rosso - Smooth and Sweet

By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 4, 2017 Last Updated: 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

By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 3, 2017 Last Updated: February 26, 2021

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