Tasting Notes
Primitivo done right from the hot heel of the boot of Italy - Puglia. It's a pretty complicated region and not too many people know much about it... I guess it hasn't really hit the spotlight in the wine world yet. Plantamura's estate is located in the Gioia del Colle DOC, which is part of the Murgia (Bari) sub-region in central Puglia. Simple, right? Of course not, it is Italy after all.
It's 100% Primitivo grown organically on limestone soils rich in fossiled shells. The fruit character is dark, showing blackberry and blackcurrent fruits, with a little cherry on top. It's a fresher style of Primitivo, due to the 350m of altitude where it's grown, which I like to see from this variety grown in hot conditions. - Chris L
Located in the heart of Gioia del Colle in Puglia, Azienda Agricola Plantamura is a family-run estate dedicated to organic viticulture and to expressing the character of southern Italy’s native varieties. Founded by the Plantamura family, the domaine has become a reference point for Primitivo di Gioia del Colle, a DOC renowned for its higher-altitude vineyards, cooler nights and limestone-rich soils that give the wines more freshness and balance compared to the broader Primitivo di Manduria zone.
The estate is certified organic and places strong emphasis on sustainability, biodiversity and minimal intervention. Old-vine Primitivo is the heart of production, yielding wines that are deeply coloured and concentrated, yet lifted by vibrant acidity and a marked mineral edge. Alongside Primitivo, the family also cultivates small parcels of other indigenous grapes, further anchoring the domaine in its local tradition.
In the cellar, fermentation is carried out with care to preserve purity of fruit, and oak is used judiciously to support rather than dominate. The result is wines that showcase both the generosity of Puglia’s sun and the elegance and poise unique to Gioia del Colle. Plantamura has built its reputation on authenticity and integrity, offering soulful, terroir-driven wines that stand out among the south’s finest.
| Product Type | Wine Red Zinfandel & Primitivo |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Puglia |
| Sub Region | Gioia del Colle |
| Winemaking Practices | Minimal Intervention |
| Vineyard Practices | Organic/Biodynamic |