The 2004 Amativo (60% Primitivo, 40% Negroamaro) was aged for one year in oak, 25% of which was new. It is an explosive, layered wine with plenty of character in its notes of flowers, mint, blackberries, and sweet toasted oak. This sumptuous, full-bodied red offers notable length and should continue to provide highly pleasurable drinking over the next few years. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2014.
Importer: Vias Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 629-0200