12 E Mezzo Primitivo del Salento 2020

Rich blackberries, tar and dark chocolate on the nose with some dried dark fruit, too. Juicy, with some tart blackberries and a light bittersweet note in the center-palate. Medium-bodied palate, coated with fine, creamy tannins. Just slightly tart dark-berry fruit in the finish. 100% Primitivo del Salento. Drink now. Score – 89. (jamessuckling.com, Aug. 8, 2022)