CALX - Primitivo - Puglia, Italy

Producer Profile
Apulian winemaker Filippo Cassano makes this wine from grapes farmed on the ancient limestone plateau Altopiano delle Murge, from which the name Calx (old Latin for ‘limestone’) derives. The elevation of the plateau and terroir-driven nature of this wine make it a bit lighter on its feet than the average Apulian Primitivo. Made with native yeasts, aged in stainless steel, very low sulfur addition.

Tasting Notes
Brambly red fruits like raspberry and currant on the nose. Aromatics of rose petal, tobacco, and a touch of menthol. Elevated acidity for this varietal and a freshness that isn’t usually found in classic zinfandels.

Pairing Suggestions
This is a great pizza wine if you want to keep it simple. We enjoyed it with roasted broccoli pasta, which was quite nice.