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Cantele Primitivo 2005

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Winery:
Cántele
Varietal:
Zinfandel
Region:
Italy > Southern Italy
Type:
Red Wine
Drink Dates:
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User Tags:  finish - long, fruit, acidic, perfect, floral, out of balance, violet, canadian cheese, food wine, oka 


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What to Expect

Zinfandel is considered America's own great indigenous grape, even though its origins lie on the Adriatic coast. Planted throughout California and the Pacific Northwest, Zinfandel is at its best in warm regions with cooler temperatures during harvest. The wines can range from off-dry Rosés, White Zinfandels, and light bistro styled wines, to big, rich powerful wines - even luscious wines for dessert bottling. The flavors range from plummy to raspberry, although deep blackberry fruit and brambly spice tones are most common.

Winemakers Notes

"The 2005 Primitivo is another engaging wine with plenty of sweet, ripe fruit perfect for drinking over the next year or two. It spent 6 months in used oak barrels. It, too, is an outstanding value. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2010." - Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate

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Snooth User: akops41
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not balanced - too acidic. berry flavors but overpowered by alcohol on the nose.


February 2008

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Snooth User: Philip
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Fairly astringent nose. Its powerfully tart, alcoholic and acidic. Some earthiness and stewed overripe fruits in there, but its out of balance, and below average. Its still perfectly drinkable and with food would probably be okay.


February 2008

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Snooth User: capybara
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I thought this was decently tasty.


February 2009

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The violet reflections of this deep red wine are complemented by the unique, intense bouquet and spicy aroma. The wine is full bodied and conveys a velvety warmth.


 

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Snooth User: JuneP
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Cantele '05 Primitivo

Had our first bottle last night and it won't be our last. Great taste and great value.


July 2009

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