The Italian grape Primitivo is the hero of the south. It is mainly planted in Puglia, the Heel of the Boot. With its thick, dark skin, it can withstand the heat very well.
* Country/Region: Italy, Puglia
* Taste: sweet black fruit, amarenes
* Color red
* Great with: creamy cheeses
Primitivo di Manduria is a sub-region in Puglia that prescribes that the wines are made from 100% primitivo. The area is named after the town of Manduria, located where the heel of Italy meets the sole of the foot.
* Country/Region: Italy, Puglia
* Taste: cherry jam, blackberries
* Color red
* Delicious with: chicken and poultry