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Matané Primitivo 2013 Wine Review

Matané Primitivo 2013

Matané Primitivo 2013

Puglia I.G.P., Italy

Community Score:92/100

Community Reviews: 6

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Price: $15.95

Drink: 2014-2018

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Matané

Agent: Woodman Wines & Spirits

Natalie's Score: 88/100

Lusciously ripe black fruit with black cherry liqueur and dark spice. Full-bodied and smooth and juicy. Perfect for roast beef or brisket.

Primitivo food pairings: spicy sweet coconut curry dishes, spaghetti and meatballs, barbecued ribs, chicken wings.

Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine

This Matané Primitivo 2013 was reviewed on January 11, 2016 by Natalie MacLean

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Shari Reed rated this wine as 100/100 with the following review:

Nice and flavorful. Not as bold but holds it own. Good decanted
Heather Wall - CS; WSET Advanced rated this wine as 86/100 with the following review:

Quite rustic and earthy compared to it's fruit forward sister - California Zinfandel. There's good amounts of red fruit, black cherry, chocolate and spices but there's a dirty quality such as black earth or perhaps it's more akin to " dirt under the fingernails" as a child. Light-bodied with some youthful tannins and balancing acidity. Enjoy with pizza or spaghetti with rich tomato sauce. Good price performer.
Tasted: Januaru 2016
Savoury and tasty with black cinnamon spice and cocoa. this Italian red wine is made from 100% Primitivo grapes, related to Zinfandel varietal. The vines grow in the warm climate of the Salento peninsula on the heel of Italy's boot. Pair with barbecued pork and hearty pasta dishes. - Community Wine Reviews

1 Member would buy this wine again

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