Apollonio Terragnolo Primitivo 2011, Salento, Puglia I.G.T., Italy: A robust Italian red wine made from the juicy and flavourful Primitivo grape (aka Zinfandel). Smoky campfire wine with fleshy black fruit. Previous vintages of this wine won the Grande Médaille d’Or at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles. Full-bodied with a long finish inflected with coffee and mocha notes. Perfect for barbecued blackened ribs with BBQ sauce. Drink: 2016-2019. 211813 14.50% M 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. October 29, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Coppi Peucetico Primitivo 2012, Puglia I.G.P., Italy: Lots of mocha and dark chocolate on the nose from oak aging. Sweet purple plums on the palate. It's full-bodied with layers of voluptuous dark fruit. Perfect for meat lovers' pizza and meat sauce pasta. This Primitivo (aka Zinfandel) offers dark spice and vanilla smoke on the finish. Pair with Bolognese or salami and charcuterie. Drink: 2017-2019. 19006 13.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. June 24, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review