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Key facts

Country
Italy
Grape
Primitivo
Vintage
2011
Stopper
Screwcap
ABV
13

Product Details

Tasting Notes

From Puglia in southern Italy comes this impressive wine made from the dark, spicy Primitivo grape-With notes of cherry and chocolate, this is great with smoky flavours such as spiced sausages and ribs.

Expert Opinion

What our expert says

The name Primitivo comes from the Latin word “primitivus” which translates as precocious. It was given the name because of its tendency to ripen earlier than most of the other wine grapes. It is the European twin of the Zinfandel grape. It is believed to have been first brought to Southern Italy by the Greeks. The wine was nurtured by the Benedictine monks in the 17th Century and its popularity has been growing ever since. It has now achieved a sort of cult status as an inexpensive delicious light and fruity wine, to enjoy with roasted or grilled meat, hard aged cheeses and game.

Background

Regional info

On the “boot” of the Italian peninsula, Puglia runs from the spur to the heel. This is a land of rich red earth, ancient olive groves and unspoilt coastlines. Puglia’s flat and sunny plains produce a prodigious harvest of wine as well as vegetables, fruit and grains such as the hard durum wheat commonly used to make pasta and bread throughout the region

Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.1 Stars Based on 19 Reviews

3 Stars

Not bad

By Pommers
18 March 2013
Dabbler
Male, aged 55-64

Not worth£9.99 but worth buying when discounted , good drink if you like primativo or Zinfandel. Grape ,

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5 Stars

Lovely, smooth, full bodied wine

By Jt101
20 December 2012
Explorer
Female, aged 35-44

My boyfriend and I generally love Primativo wines, bought this after reading reviews and were not disappointed. Really excellent wine and good value for money

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4 Stars

A great Primitivo

By Vendric
18 December 2012
Explorer
Male, aged 65 or Over

This review is for the 2011 vintage

I've always liked Primitivo though I am aware that many do not. There are Primitivos which are curiously tasteless but this is definitely not one of them. Oddly I've never seen this in store. A great drinking wine which I intend to present at the family Christmas get-togethers.

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5 Stars

A very pleasant surprise

By Enigma
16 December 2012
Explorer
Female, aged 45-54

This review is for the 2011 vintage

I usually head for something from South America but as my father in law is a fan of Italian wines I bought this for a change and was pleasantly surprised by the depth of flavour. We had it with roast leg of lamb spiked with garlic cloves and fresh rosemary sprigs and it complemented the meat beautifully. I found the flavour quite 'earthy' with a slight edge, but warming and agree that this would also be good with spicy sausage and smoky flavours or rich pasta dishes as it would act as a great foil for those tastes. A very 'moreish' wine that I would definitely buy again.

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4 Stars

Impressed

By eddie
09 December 2012
Dabbler
Male, aged 65 or Over

This review is for the 2011 vintage

enjoyed wine form this region in Italy prviously, so decided to give this one a try. lovely spicy fruit flavous with a long after taste, easy drinking any time. will buy again

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5 Stars

What a bargain!

By Lahlah
09 December 2012
Dabbler
Female, aged 55-64

Love primitivo, and at the reduced price this one is a real bargain. Nice deep flavours but mellow and soft at the same time, I definitely recommend Orso and will keep buying it while it's at half price.

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2 Stars

Disapponting

By db66
01 December 2012
Expert
Male, aged 65 or Over

Good value at £5, but supposedly reduced from £10, but no way ever worth this sort of money

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4 Stars

Orso Primitivo

By Mick29
25 November 2012
Dabbler
Male, aged 65 or Over

This review is for the 2011 vintage

Very pleased with this wine. Excellent value for money. I would buy again.

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5 Stars

One of my favourites

By Gordon249
25 November 2012
Expert
Female, aged 65 or Over

This review is for the 2011 vintage

I always enjoy this wine, the grape is very good and has a good taste with body without being overpowering. Goes with all dishes and even good drinking on its own.

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5 Stars

Italian red wine from Puglia.

By Bagpipe13
27 October 2012

This review is for the 2011 vintage

Our favourite - only readily available from Tesco direct, but not always listed.

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5 Stars

Buy it!

By tonupthomas
25 October 2012
Explorer
Male, aged 65 or Over

Consistently luscious and a family favourite. Very drinkable with or without a meal. Better than many other Italian wines we've tried in the past and will continue to be on our order list.

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4 Stars

Noting primitive about this one

By Offthewagon
24 October 2012
Dabbler
Male, aged 55-64

Nothing primitive about this one. I never really believe the blurb written about wine - but this really is a spicy red, and it genuinely cuts through even very strong-tasting Italian foods. Great value: delicious. There's something very special about these Italian country wines. This is powerful and full-boied - being on holiday in a bottle!

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5 Stars

Fabulous affordable wine.

By SallyP
24 October 2012
Explorer
Female, aged 45-54

This is another of our favourites and we keep it in stock always, it tastes as good, if not better than many of it's more expensive competitors.

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4 Stars

AN EASY DRINKING WINE VERY SMOOTH AND VERY MOREISH

By PATTY
24 October 2012
Explorer
Female, aged 55-64

THIS WINE GOES WELL WITH STEAKS VERY SMOOTH AND MOORISH.LOVELY WITH CHEESE.

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4 Stars

Orso

By Jezza
24 October 2012
Explorer
Male, aged 55-64

This review is for the 2011 vintage

A disappointment after the 2010 but still a firm favourite - great wine for a party provided you give it some air to awaken the flavours - good body and certainly worth the discounted price. I would not pay £10 a bottle. Not a full bloodied Primitivo but still good

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1 Stars

lightweight

By teacher2
24 October 2012
Dabbler
Female, aged 55-64

No real taste rather than a sharp tang. clour was good but the resr disappointed

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4 Stars

Nice and smooth

By Janet99
24 October 2012
Dabbler
Female, aged 55-64

This wine I purchased when it was on offer. I found it to be a nice smooth "every day" wine. As it was so smooth, it could be drunk with a variety of meals. Would buy again.

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4 Stars

The great value big red italian!

By dollyfrog
24 October 2012
Explorer
Female, aged 45-54

This s one of my favorite reds from Italy, which sadly, I can only buy when it is on offer. It has a big round fruity flavour, bursting with hot dry sunshine! Can only be driunk in small quantities on its own, as it really needs some food to mop it up - try with an anti pasto platter - delicious! Definitely to be recommended.

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5 Stars

Perfect everyday Italian!

By SimonSpy
24 October 2012
Explorer
Male, aged 45-54

This review is for the 2010 vintage

This is one of the most drinkable wines yet! Have it with traditional Italian dishes - wild boar, country sausage, bolognese etc. - but just as good for the odd mid-week glass or two. Bit pricy at nearly £10 but at half price it's a bargain!

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