Brilliant ruby-red in color, aromas of black cherries and baking spices complement undertones of tobacco and mint. On the palate, this substantial red is smooth and velvety with balanced acidity and a long, pleasant finish.
Pair this wine with barbecue, demi-glaces, orange-glazed duck, and slow-braised beef.
Winemaker Notes
Brilliant ruby-red in color, aromas of black cherries and baking spices complement undertones of tobacco and mint. On the palate, this substantial red is smooth and velvety with balanced acidity and a long, pleasant finish.
Professional Ratings
87
Wine AdvocateFrom the Murgia IGT appellation, the 2014 Primitivo is a world apart from the expressions of this same grape made further south of here in the Salento area of Puglia. In fact, I initially mistook the grape used here for Aglianico, which would not be a stretch considering how close the vineyards are to the regions of Basilicata and Campania where Aglianico reigns supreme. But this is Primitivo, a g
About the Producer
In 1991, the D’Agostino family merged with the local cooperative winery, creating Botromagno, the first successful example of a privately owned winery partnered with more than 100 local grape growers. The D’Agostino family has been able to foster a reliable and efficient synergy with the local farmers; based on strict standards for quality grape growing, they have rapidly become one of the finest wineries in Puglia.
The winery is located in the town of Gravina in Puglia.
