2023 Primitivo, Terre Di Montelusa

Terre di Montelusa’s 2023 Primitivo is exactly the sort of southern Italian red that makes the dinner table feel warmer. It opens with ripe plum, black cherry, damson and blackberry, followed by sweet spice, vanilla, liquorice and a little cocoa-rich softness. Generous, smooth and immediately inviting, it has all the sun-filled charm that makes Puglian Primitivo such a crowd-pleaser.

On the palate, it is medium-bodied, juicy and velvety, with dark fruit at the centre and a gentle spicy warmth through the finish. The tannins are soft, the texture is plush, and the fruit feels ripe without becoming heavy. A relaxed, friendly red for pouring generously with food.

For when
A simple supper needs a bottle with warmth, fruit and easy Italian charm.

Pairs with
Tomato pasta, pizza, meatballs, grilled sausages, roast lamb, burgers, aubergine parmigiana or mature cheddar.

Terre di Montelusa captures the generous, sun-ripened character of southern Italy with wines made for pleasure, flavour and everyday ease. Its Primitivo comes from Puglia, where warm days, Mediterranean influence and naturally ripe fruit give the grape its plush texture, dark berry character and soft spice. This is a wine built on simple virtues: charm, value and the kind of drinkability that keeps glasses happily full.