Rosa Del Golfo Primitivo 2004 (Zinfandel)
March 26th, 2007
I had this wine at a wine tasting in Chicago at Que Syrah Fine Wines . This is a very nice specialty wine shop with a wide variety of wonderful wines.If you are ever in the area, I highly recommend you stop by.
During the tasting the Sommelier informed our group that Primitivo is essentially the same as a Zinfandel. Upon further review online I came across this piece of information about the relationship between Primitivo and Zinfandel
“…genetic brother of Zinfandel comes from the Primitivo di Manduria DOC in southern Italy. Here limestone, clay and siliceous soils combine with the nearby Mediterranean to create a unique terroir. The vines average between 35 and 40 years in age.”.
With this information, I think it would be fine to file this review under Zinfandel and leave Zinfandel in the title.
This is a spicy wine, as a Zin should be. A musty honey locust aroma comes off of the wine. A sweet peppery mineral taste with hints of clove, with a slight sour at the end. The finish is short and gentle.
Cost: $16.99
Year: 2004 Alcohol by Volume: 13.5%
Purchase Location: Que Syrah Fine Wines, Chicago IL
Producer URI: www.rosadelgolfo.com
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Excellent wine, complex, but the price isn’t justified.
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(4 votes, average: 4.50 out of 5)
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