Danzante Primitivo
The Grape
The name Primitivo comes from the Italian word "Primaticcio" meaning early, due to the grape's short vegetative cycle and precocious ripening compared to other varieties. It's believed to have been brought to Italy from an area of Croatia known as Dalmatia over 2000 years ago, finding the perfect environment in the southern area of Italy. In the Middle Ages it spread to the area today known as Puglia.
Regional Notes
The grapes for Danzante Primitivo are selected from the province of Taranto, on hills overlooking the Ionian Sea. Early wine growing in Puglia dates back to 2000 BC, and in later years, Greek settlers introduced more advanced systems of viticulture and vinification. The region continued to prosper and today is among the most productive agricultural and wine regions in Italy. Primitivo thrives in this warm, dry climate producing a wine that is powerful yet elegant.
