Masseria Altemura Aasseo Primitivo 2008

I.G.T., Salento, Puglia, Italy
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Natalie's Score: 90/100 Community Score: 4.5/5 Community Reviews: 2 Add My Review Product #: 230573 Wine Type: Red Wine	Price: $16.95 Alcohol: 13.5% Drink: 2011-2014 Sweetness: Medium Dry Bottle size: 750 ml Winery: Masseria Altemura Aasseo Agent: Imprese Inc.
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Tasting note:

Vintages Wine Panel: From late-harvested grapes comes this fine, very quaffable Primitivo. Aromas of mincemeat, blueberry, spun sugar and dried cherry. A touch off-dry, it's crowd-pleasing and gives a hint of the Cali style (Primitivo is the same grape as Zinfandel), yet still has Italian sensibilities. Forward fruit and silky tannins means it well now. My note: Pure purple goodness with lip-smacking purple plums and fleshy blueberries. Full-bodied and smooth, this is a terrific BBQ or pizza wine. Food matches: barbecued back ribs in a rich sauce, gourmet sundried-tomato pizza.

Reviewed October 15, 2011 by Natalie MacLean

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Serve this wine between 60-65 degrees Farenheit or 15-18 degrees Celsius.

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