{"product_id":"uvaggio-primitivo-lodi-2015","title":"Uvaggio Primitivo Lodi 2015","description":"\u003cp style=\"overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003eUvaggio Primitivo Lodi  is made from 87% Primitivo, 13% Barbera\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003eAs we traverse the highways and byways of the wine world, the number-one question we encounter is “are Primitivo and Zinfandel really the same wine?” Well, yes and no. After years of genetic research, ampelographers discovered both are clones of a Croatian grape called Crljenak Kaštelanski (aka: Tribidrag). This means they’re not exactly the same (but oh so very close). It’s lively and fruity, generally offering a brighter expression than typical Zin (think fresh blueberries, not blackberry preserves). Neither Croatian or Pugliese, ours is a perfect complement with America's farm-to-table cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003eDecades ago we helped pioneer an 'old vine' Zin revial in the Napa AVA, plus planted Napa's first Primitivo. We have moved-on to a more cost effective AVA, sourcing from a vineyard planted for the Prisoner program.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003eFruity and engaging; having a briary aroma of blackberry, floral notes like violet and a hint of spices like clove; with berry and cherry flavors, it has a bold and firm finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003eHarvest in mid Sept was followed by several days of cold maceration, after which the must was inoculated with a fruit enhancing strain of yeast. Immediately following the primary fermentation and pressing, the wine went into older neutral barrels for a malo-lactic conversion. While only minimally handled, late spring of the following year it was racked and we blended in a small percentage of Barbera, to enhance its expression and add complexity. Aging continued for another three months in neutral oak cooperage.\u003cbr\u003eBottled in Aug 2016; 14.9% alcohol, pH 3.58 \u0026amp; TA 6.0 g\/l\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003eReview:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"overflow-wrap: break-word; line-height: 22.8571px; margin-bottom: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;\"\u003e\"A wine for grown-ups, this is big but balanced and dry in style. It matches impressive layers of just-ripe blackberry and black-plum flavors with a sturdy structure of fine-grained tannins that clean the palate easily. It has considerable depth and focus, indicated by how the dark fruits seem to keep increasing in intensity even on the finish. - JIM GORDON\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; line-height: 22.8571px; padding: 0px !important;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Wine Enthusiast (October 2017), 92 pts - Editors' Choice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uvaggio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948974010415,"sku":"C0EE485001PRL","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/uvaggio_primitivo_hq_label.jpg?v=1771486465","url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/uvaggio-primitivo-lodi-2015","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}