Il Papavero Primitivo Puglia IGT, Italy 2010

Description

Il Papavero Primitivo Puglia IGT 2010 is a southern Italian red made from the Primitivo grape in the warm Puglia region of Italy. Primitivo is known for producing deeply colored, juicy, full-bodied wines with ripe dark fruit character, generous spice, and elevated alcohol that can be very approachable in its youth.

At this age, an Il Papavero Primitivo from 2010 will be quite mature. In its earlier years it likely showed concentrated plum, raisin, and dark berry flavors framed by soft oak and spice; over time those fruit notes can evolve toward dried fruit, leather, earth, and savory secondary characters. Opinions on specific bottles vary, and many drinkers describe Il Papavero as straightforward and fruit-forward rather than highly complex