Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Layer Cake Primativo 2008

Alcohol:  13.5%
Price:  $12.99
Ah, the layer cake. I'm a fan  I have to say.
Yes, it's a Zinfandel. Primativo and Zinfandel have the same DNA and have been genetically tested to be proven so.

This vintage is from Salento, the "heel of the boot" in Italy. As you can see on the bottle it says Puglia. Puglia is a region in Southern Italy that borders the Adriatic Sea.

Nose of:  Vanilla, tobacco, plums, earth, blackberries, mocha frosting, black cherry and cedar.

Flavors of: blackberry jam, raisin, dried plum, prunes, clove, dark chocolate, molasses, wildflowers, and hints of white pepper.

Lush and rich in body, very full with well integrated tannins.

Stars: 8 out of 10

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