A harmonious red, sweetly juicy but still fresh and focused, with savory accents of smoke, toast and dried rosemary playing off the fruit flavors of raspberry preserves, black cherry coulis and spiced orange peel. Medium- to full-bodied, showing lightly chewy tannins on the finish. Drink now through 2026. 7,500 cases made, 1,500 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / South / Puglia / Primitivo di Manduria Select to Add

The 2014 Primitivo di Manduria Altemura delivers impressive results considering the soggy vintage conditions. The wine opens to soft lines and thick consistency with sweet tannins and plump, purple fruit flavors. This Primitivo sees a brief aging period in French tonneaux but is otherwise focused on portraying those luscious, primary fruit aromas without too many distractions. The mouthfeel shows some edginess with bright acidity and textural richness.

Grilled herb and tar notes are layered with dried cranberry and strawberry fruit flavors in this medium-bodied, tangy version. Lightly chewy on the finish. Drink now through 2019. 650 cases made, 175 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / South / Puglia / Primitivo di Manduria Select to Add

An herbal red, sculpted by dusty tannins and featuring a fresh palate of plum compote, black olive, licorice drop and game notes. Firm finish. Drink now through 2020. 2,000 cases made, 350 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / South / Puglia / Primitivo di Manduria Select to Add

From the new Zonin estate in the Salento, the 2012 Primitivo di Manduria Altemura adopts a simple, fruit-forward approach with good density and intensity of aromas. The bouquet delivers wild berry, red rose, lavender soap, church incense and Indian spice. The wine is made in steel vats and later transferred to oak casks for up to 18 months of aging. Like many wines in the Zonin portfolio, Altemura is designed for easy, near-term drinking. Having seen the important investments made by the Zonin family in Puglia, I look forward to watching Masseria Altemura's future growth.