Feudi Di San Marzano Sud Primitivo Di Manduria Cabernet Franc 2008, D.O.C., Puglia, Italy: Vintages Wine Panel: A very rich nose here, with full notes of black cherry, coffee and chocolate. Quite modern in style, full bodied, well balanced and lush with blackberry, plum, and a sweet fruity core all leading to a fruity finish. Marvelous. My note: Full-on purple berry and plum richness. This is zinfandel to the 10. Concentrated, jammy and delicious. Fire up the barbecue! Drink: 2011-2015. 230532 13.80% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. July 23, 2011 Full Review

Fatalone Pasquale Petrera Primitivo 2006, D.O.C., Gioia Del Colle, Puglia, Italy: Intense and concentrated with a seductive core of black fruit brooding. Savoury, meaty. This organic wine has just 6 mg/l of free sulphur. Drink: 2012-2015. 279729 15% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. July 21, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Masseria Altemura Aasseo Primitivo 2010, I.G.T., Salento, Puglia, Italy: Pure purple goodness with lip-smacking fleshy plum and blueberry aromas and flavours. Full-bodied and smooth, this is a terrific BBQ or pizza wine. The grapes are late harvested, which packs them with lots of concentrated flavour. Primitivo is the same grape as Zinfandel, most well-known in California. You'll be the hero of the evening if you open this one. Drink: 2011-2014. 230573 14.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. August 3, 2013 Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Lirica Di Manduria Primitivo 2007, Puglia D.O.C., Italy: Robust with black and purple plum liqueur concentration and depth of flavour. Yet this is bone dry and complex and layered. No relation here style-wise to zinfandel. Pair with hearty meat dish. Drink: 2013-2018. 326710 14% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. February 21, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Gladiator Primitivo Di Manduria 2012, Puglia D.O.C., Italy: This robust Italian red wine made from the grape Primitivo is so vibrant and Zinfandel-ish, like its American cousin! Dark purple plums and blackberries and blueberries on the nose and palate. So tasty and smooth and full-bodied. Perfect for pizza and barbecue. This is a wine that will battle its way onto your list of favourites. Aromas of ripe berry fruit, with touches of chocolate and vanilla. Dry, medium bodied, robust and round with a long finish. An exceptional value, this wine will pair delightfully with hearty meat-based pasta dishes. Drink: 2013-2017. 23119 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. February 7, 2015 Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Notte Rossa Di Manduria Primitivo 2012, Puglia D.O.P., Italy: Loaded with generous black fruit flavour and campfire smoke. This is everything I want Primitivo (aka Zinfandel) to be. Pair with meat lovers pizza. Drink: 2012-2017. 395095 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. March 7, 2015 Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review