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Varvaglione Papale Vigne & Vini Primitivo Di Manduria 2008 Wine Review

Varvaglione Papale Vigne & Vini Primitivo Di Manduria 2008

Varvaglione Papale Vigne & Vini Primitivo Di Manduria 2008

Puglia D.O.P., Italy

Community Score:89/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $26.95

Drink: 2012-2016

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Varvaglione

Agent: Caliber Fine Wine & Spirits Inc.

Natalie's Score: 89/100

Juicy great with generous layers of mouth-watering blackberries, blueberries and purple plums. Primitivo is the Italian version of zinfandel ... Fire up the barbecue!

Primitivo Di Manduria food pairings: seafood jambalaya, Moroccan-style lamb dish with cumin, coriander and paprika.

This Varvaglione Papale Vigne & Vini Primitivo Di Manduria 2008 was reviewed on March 17, 2012 by Natalie MacLean

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Reese Smilski rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Cant tell the blueberry, but the blackberry and purple plum is pronounced
Rich and layered aromas of cherry, leather, mulberry and plum with a nice spicy complexity. Dry, full bodied, with nicely integrated tannins and balancing acidity that work very well with the significant depth of fruit. More spice too, and a lingering finish. Source: Vintages Wine Panel

1 Member would buy this wine again

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