CasaSmith Northridge Vineyard Porcospino Primitivo

Brooding Primitivo. Dark flavors, black cherry, plum, cold ash intertwined with dried herbs and cool stone. Delivering a deep, compelling, serious Washington wine.

Alcohol percentage: 14.5

Tasting Notes

91 Points, James Suckling …fresh and wild nose of licorice, thyme, beetroot, cherries and some charcuterie. Nicely savory and fresh, with a medium to full body and gently stemmy tannins. Tasty primitivo. Drink now. 91 Points, Eric GuidoVinous Darkly alluring, earthy and intense. Minty herbs, grilled sage and crushed ashen stone give way to citrus-tinged blackberries. Cooling and sleek on the palate with ripe black fruits and wild herbal tones. Subtle tannins, finishing long and remarkably fresh. Fantastic balance and could easily outclass many Primitivos coming out of Italy today. 90 Points, Anthony MuellerRobert Parkers Wine Advocate Dark-fruited … fresh but not marked with classic, jammy New World Zinfandel tones; instead, the Primitivo is focused and finessed. Full-bodied, spicy and pure, the wine offers a balanced structure, succulent acidity and food-friendly tannins and ends with an elegant, juicy finish.