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Terra Jovia Primitivo (Gioia del Colle)

Terra Jovia

Gioia del Colle · Italy

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Primitivo
Country
Italy
Region
Gioia del Colle
Appellation
Gioia del Colle
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

carnes grelhadas · ensopados · carnes de caça · queijos curados · cogumelos

Rated vintages

  • 200881 pts

    This warm climate Primitivo opens with subtle tones of dried herb and light spice that give it a very Mediterranean feel. But there's also a touch of warm rubber that distracts from the overall picture. The high alcohol adds extra heat on the close.

  • 200787 pts

    A pure expression of Primitivo, this shows slightly muddled aromas at first that slowly open to show clear portraits of Indian spice, cherry, ripe blackberry, prune and candied fruit. The finish is round, soft and chewy.

  • 200482 pts

    This dark Primitivo has an awkward nose that recalls tomato soup topped by a generous serving of milled white pepper. It's slightly bitter, with plenty of those thorny, peppercorn flavors in the mouth.