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Primitivo
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The Primitivo grape is a Black berry variety and is mostly grown in Puglia region(s). The Primitivo grapes are also widely present in a bigger area which includes Puglia, Abruzzo, Basilicata, Campania, Latium, Sardinia, Umbria regions as well. The Primitivo grape belongs to the Local varieties group. The wine made from the Primitivo grapes is ruby red, intense and its taste is basically warm, spicy, fruity, tannic.

Primitivo Variety main information
Berry color | Black berry |
Vine category | Local varieties |
Registration year | 1970 |
Authorized regions | Abruzzo, Basilicata, Campania, Latium, Sardinia, Umbria |
Regions under observation | Molise |
Recommended provinces | , , , , , |
Primitivo ampelographic description
![]() | Leaf descriptorsmedium sized, pentagonal shape, with five lobes. |
![]() | Berry descriptorsmedium, spheroidal shape, medium thick, medium bloom and with blue-black skin. |