2023 Grifone Primitivo

Slurp Wines NR

Grifone is produced in Puglia, the heel of Italy`s boot, where hot Mediterranean sunshine and limestone soils create ideal conditions for Primitivo. This is the same grape as California`s Zinfandel but the Italian expression tends to be softer and more approachable. The 2023 vintage is fresh and fruit-forward, made for near-term drinking rather than aging. Blackberry, plum and black cherry with hints of spice and vanilla. Medium bodied with soft, rounded tannins and a smooth finish. Ripe and generous without being jammy or heavy. There`s just enough structure to pair with food but it`s fundamentally an easy-going, crowd-pleasing red. Serve slightly cool (14-16°C). Great with pizza, pasta with tomato sauce, grilled vegetables, or barbecued meats. Also works well on its own as a simple, satisfying red. Drink within 2-3 years while the fruit is fresh. [Slurp Wines, 05/06/2026]