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2010 Paololeo, Fiore di Vigna Primitivo, Salentino, Puglia

( £13, 14.5%, Oddbins )

Essence of Primitivo (aka Zinfandel) from the Salento Peninsula, this is rich, ripe and textured, but carries its 14.5% alcohol with ease. The focus here is on fruit rather than oak: plummy, spicy and sweet, with tobacco and Asian spices and enough acidity for balance. Needs robust food to show at its best.

BuyDrinking window: 2013-17Similar Wines: £10-£20, 86-90, Italy, Red
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