I CrinaliI Appassimento Primitivo

Vintage 2020
by Torrevento
Varietal Zinfandel
Color red
Region igt Puglia,Puglia (Apulia)
Country Italy
Medal Score
12.0
3 competition medals

Tasting Notes

Aromas
dried black cherryraisindark chocolatetobaccovanillafig
Palate

Full-bodied with velvety, generous texture, soft well-integrated tannins, and a rich, warming sweetness balanced by moderate acidity typical of the appassimento method.

Finish

Long and warming finish with lingering notes of dried fruit, mocha, and a hint of spice that persist well after the sip.

Food Pairings
  • • braised lamb shank with rosemary
  • • aged pecorino and charcuterie board
  • • slow-cooked wild boar ragù pasta
  • • dark chocolate and cherry tart
  • • grilled ribeye with herb butter
Serving Temp
16-18°C
Drink Window
Now through 2027

Tasting notes synthesized from this wine's competition results, varietal, region, and vintage profile.

Competition Medals

Gold Frankfurt International Trophy 2021
Gold Berliner Wine Trophy Winter Session 2021
Gold Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2021

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