Primitivo Red Wines from Italy

Primitivo Red Wines from Italy - Episode #336

October 18, 2007

Gary explores the fun wild and exciting world of Primitivo.

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“QOTD: Well I can cook, since that is what I do for a livng *wink*. B…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
“Response to a question from user Gary L.: I’d rather have a second-rat…” by Andrew
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Wines tasted in this episode:

Villa Fanelli Primitivo ZetaPrimitivo di Manduria
2005 Felline Primitivo Di ManduriaPrimitivo di Manduria
2004 Savese Picchieri Primitivo TerrarossaPrimitivo di Manduria

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about 3 weeks ago

Dessert Wine Nerd
QOTD: Well I can cook, since that is what I do for a livng *wink*. But one meal for someone would have to be for the love of my life (I know who it is but she doesnt yet) and it would be spaghetti and meatballs from scratch. A simple but wonderful meal served with a great Italian red, then off to the couch to cuddle in front of a fire and…. hey since when is that any of your business! *calms down* …… So you say I need to try a Primotivo, eh? Sounds like a fair game. Hey, how can you lose at $10 or so a pop? I never feel bad if its only $10 or so, and if its to try a wine I never have all the better. Gotta expand my ol’ palate.
about 6 months ago

Andrew
Response to a question from user Gary L.: I’d rather have a second-rate meal with first-rate people any day, as opposed to the reverse. People can make a mediocre meal better, but bad people can ruin even the most delicious food. Don’t you think?

Also, on another note, the first Primitivo I ever had was from California’s Viansa vineyard, and I loved it. It is one of my favorite wines, next to Cab. Franc and a good Mourvedre.
about 7 months ago

thefanjestic
This episode inspired me to try my first Primitivo wines - and they both happen to be on the show! That’s what I love about WLTV - it challenges you to challenge your palate!
about 10 months ago

HuskerJ
I’d love to become more adept at cooking gluten free foods for my wife. She has celiac disease and it’s pretty tough finding foot without wheat, soy, oats or barely.
about 10 months ago

Lyn
Just opened a bottle of 2005 Felline Primitivo Di Manduria last night. It rocked my socks.
I got chocolate on the nose also. Yum. Well worth the cost… I’m ordering another bottle for Thanksgiving!
about 11 months ago

Tedd Wildman
I believe it’s “primitivo” guys. Pronounced as it is spelled.
about 11 months ago

Janita
Hey Mr VNC! You’re making me love wine EVEN more than I already do Loving your show, my uber cool man found your show (the net whizz that he is) a couple of weeks ago and we’ve been hooked ever since.

Absolutely loved this episode because it’s the first time I’ve ever seen you talk for ages about one particular wine! I’m now looking into sourcing out the Primitivo di manduria by Feline as you made it sound sooooo good

Anyway that’s all for now from London
about 11 months ago

1855class
primativo is a really cool sounding varietal. thanks for your insight on these three examples.
qotd: i can cook. i reeeaaallly enjoy foie gras and i’d love to cook some for you, gary, if you bring an ‘01 d’yquem!
about 11 months ago

Moose
Gary L (if that is your real name…)

BA would be short for BIG ASS… this can refer to such things as drinking a BA glass of wine while sitting in front of a BA TV chilling on a BA leather couch…

NOTE… not recommend when commenting on members of the fairer sex… especially if they are in on the code.
about 11 months ago

Lyn
2005 Felline Primitivo Di Manduria sold out fast… I really wanted to try it. I’ll have to try to find it next time I get to civilization.

QOTD:

This time of year I like to make soups and fresh breads for my family and friends. My favorite soup is an Indian Mulligatawny Soup and sour dough bread.
about 11 months ago

Gary L.
Gary, I’ve got a future QOTD for you.
Moose says “once I have that meal does it really matter who Iâ€™m eating withâ€¦”
OK here’s the question: would you rather have a second-rate meal w/first rate people, or a first-rate meal with second rate people?
about 11 months ago

Gary L.
“Moose” (if that’s even your real name) says “B.A. Ribeye”. What does the “BA” refer to?
about 11 months ago

Blondie
GV,

I’m impressed that so many men want (and do) cook for their wives and girlfriends. Thanks for bringing that out!

QOTD: Nothing at the moment - my kitchen is being renovated. But, when the cool weather comes - can’t beat soups, stews, sauces and such. I’ll cook for anyone who is hungry.
about 11 months ago

Moose
I’m from Nebraska so I’ll go… B.A. ribeye (medium rare) with sauteed mushrooms and a bit of crumbled blue cheese on top… fresh lobster (flown in fresh that day) and broiled, homemade caesar salad, appetizer of crab cake (I’m writing this from the BWI airport) and creme brulee for dessert… once I have that meal does it really matter who I’m eating with… I’ll go with the standard… my immediate family, wife’s immediate family, and 2 sets of grandparents…
about 11 months ago

yowens
Gary- thanks for another show about a wine Id never heard of. I’m really learning alot for the show. QOTD: Lamb Shank. My family and my girlfriend’s family.
about 11 months ago

winenerd
Please Gary, stop calling it primOtivo. Even the editor of your web site has got it right!
Other than that, nice show iÂ´ll keep on watching.
Konst
about 11 months ago

Johnny
I’ve been one of those lurkers for quite some time but something about this episode compelled me to comment. Gary, I think you have a kick ass show, and i want to thank you for bringing me answers to some things I’ve always had questions about. You rock!

QOTD: I think I’d start off the meal with a very simple pasta salad with fetta and parmasean cheese, a bold lemon/lime red wine vinaigrette, and homemade garlic crutons. Then I think I’d follow that up with a baked ziti filled with a medley of roasted veggies, and for dessert a dark chocolate cheesecake. I’d cook this for a gathering of my close friends or a small family gathering
about 11 months ago

blobic
I pretty much would like to cook all the different kinds of seafoods I had in Portugal this year. Great show by the way!
about 11 months ago

PiperJS
QOTD: seared ahi tuna in a fancy style with some kinda really good sauce…. mmmmm……!
I would cook it for my man, my baby. ‘Cause I miss him. (Awwwwwww….)
about 11 months ago

Badger Ann
QOTD: Wow, that’s a hard question. I really enjoy cooking with my wonderful husband on weekends. I guess if I had to pick one dish to enjoy with him, it would be dry-rubbed ribs marinated in tequila, with Indiana sweet corn, and fresh greens with home-made dressing. Perfect with a big and bold zinfandel, but Primitivo works too!
about 11 months ago

Orion Slayer
I read an article about local (Sierra Foothills, CA) grown Primitivos early this year. I haven’t been able to try on yet, but I picked up the A Mano primitivo from my local wine shop and liked it. It was like an Old World zinfandel.

QOTD: I would love to know how to cook Tetrazzini Crepes. My wife makes them and they are great. It would be cool to make them for her so she could enjoy them but not have to do all the work!
about 11 months ago

Fat Tail
GV, Thanks for this episode and introducing a new varietal to me. QOTD: I’ll cook prosciutto and basil wrapped shrimp with garlic/olive oil any day for friends…always a big hit.
about 11 months ago

mjhch1
I had to think about your QOD. I cook… A LOT. So, I don’t think I’ve ever made a Lobster Bisque… using really fresh lobster and that would be the starter. Then I would go into some other items that my hubby really loves (which I’ve made several times) using a really good grouper filet with a smooth,slightly spicy red pepper and cream sauce (something like Filet a lo macho.. from Peru, so very very good!) serve it w/ a little fragrant rice, some complimentary veg for color. And with that I’d serve up a nice fino sherry w/ the bisque, and a dry white Maconnaise or Beaune burgundy, but I think a nice dry champagne might be good too… all for my man.
Of course, then there’s dessert!

SALUT!!!
about 11 months ago

Just Ice
Picchieri is the BOMB! You mentioned that it compares to a $12 bottle, what and where? It may not be everyone’s friend, but what good wine is. If you can send me your breakdown of your 85 points on this one I may understand where you are coming from. Aren’t you supposed to cleanse your palate between drinky, drinky?
about 11 months ago

Brian
intersting comments on the debate between the grapes. I guess if the juice is good who really cares, except the people who take too much stock in the ratings.

qotd: anything involving high quality beef. A nice chateau briand…….for my beautiful girlfriend.