The 2001 Primitivo sees some wood and has some ruby in its color along with a spicy, weighty, and penetrating nose. The fruit is sweet, the alcohol warming, and flavors substantial and concentrated. Drink: 2004-2007.
Mino Calo was one of the first producers in the Salento, the “heel” of Italy’s boot, to believe in the quality potential of Negro Amaro and Malvasia Nera, and his wines were already showing well in the 1980’s. His family continues his work, and recent releases indicate that the quality level he established has been maintained.
Importer: Vinifera Imports, Ronkonkoma, NY; tel. (631) 467-5907