18 Primitivo is a red produced by Riolite in Primitivo di Manduria, 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: Primitivo di Manduria
Region: Puglia
Country: Italy
Grapes: Zinfandel
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: full-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, off-dry
A rich, sun-baked Primitivo from Puglia's heel of Italy, this wine leads with blackberry jam and dried fruit character typical of the variety at high ripeness levels. It carries a plush, warming body with soft tannins and a hint of residual sweetness that rounds out the finish. Approachable and generous, it suits hearty, rustic food or relaxed evening drinking.
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 Riolite
- Corte La Fonte Diciotto Primitivo — Riolite, Puglia
More red wines from Puglia
- '80 Vecchie Vigne' Old Vines — Cignomoro, 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
- Appassimento — Casa de Bellucci, Puglia
Frequently asked questions
Where is 18 Primitivo from?
18 Primitivo is produced by Riolite in Primitivo di Manduria, Puglia, Italy.
What grapes are in 18 Primitivo?
18 Primitivo is made from Zinfandel.