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Angel Vine Primitivo (Columbia Valley (WA))

Angel Vine

Columbia Valley (WA) · Columbia Valley · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Primitivo
Country
United States
Region
Columbia Valley (WA) · Columbia Valley
Appellation
Columbia Valley (WA)
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

carnes vermelhas · guisados · queijos curados · carnes grelhadas

Rated vintages

  • 201389 pts

    Lively aromas of brambly red fruit and spice are followed by plump raspberry flavors. It shows a lot of freshness and purity.

  • 201191 pts

    Primitivo is a close relation to Zinfandel, and it slides easily into the Angel Vine lineup which includes four other Zins. This carries a touch more earthiness than the others, with darker fruits and a distinctive streak of espresso. Good grip and density mark this as the most…

  • 200887 pts

    Stonetree and Coyote Canyon are the vineyard sources for this rare Washington Primitivo. Briary and brambly, it does not have the cut tobacco character of Italian Primitivo, nor the depth of color and tannin. Some leafy herbal flavors compete with the mixed red fruits.