Solone Primitivo is a red produced by Masseria Tagaro di Lorusso in Salento, Puglia, Italy. Made from Zinfandel. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Salento
Region: Puglia
Country: Italy
Grapes: Zinfandel
Tasting profile
Structure: full-bodied, low tannin, low acidity, off-dry
A very ripe, high-alcohol Salento Primitivo from Masseria Tagaro, at around 17%, with noticeable residual sweetness. Dense and soft, with raisin, fig and black-cherry jam, chocolate and sweet spice.
Serving: Serve at 16–18 °C.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Puglia, Italy
Puglia — the long region forming the heel of Italy's boot, running down the southeast Adriatic coast.
Zinfandel
Zinfandel is a red grape genetically identical to Croatia's Tribidrag (or Crljenak) and to southern Italy's Primitivo, though it became an icon in California.
More wines
From Masseria Tagaro di Lorusso
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- '80 Vecchie Vigne' Old Vines — Cignomoro, Primitivo di Manduria
- 18 Primitivo — Riolite, Primitivo di Manduria
- 1951 Limited Edition Primitivo di Manduria — Vincenzo Andronaco, Primitivo di Manduria
- 62 Anniversario Riserva Primitivo di Manduria — Cantine San Marzano, Primitivo di Manduria Riserva
Frequently asked questions
Where is Solone Primitivo from?
Solone Primitivo is produced by Masseria Tagaro di Lorusso in Salento, Puglia, Italy.
What grapes are in Solone Primitivo?
Solone Primitivo is made from Zinfandel.