Li Veli Orion Primitivo 2018
Li Veli 2013 Orion Primitivo Salento IGT | 14% | In Italy’s warm southern climate of Puglia, bush vines are trained according to a settonce system whereby the canes are trained into a shape much like an old bee skep in order to preserve moisture, keep cool and ensure thorough even ripening. Harvested by hand and vinified six months in 225l French oak barriques, this expresses the lively tension Primitivo can only express when kept from ripening into baked fruit notes. Instead this enjoys a dynamic quality of raspberries and brambly berries, smoky notes and a rounded texture kept upbeat by a streak of acidity. A delicious example of Primitivo when kept nervy and tangy.
Wine review by Nicholas Livingston, February 14, 2015 (Fruit)
Food Pairings
Pasta and pizza with spicy, meaty sauces. Sausages, grilled chicken and ribs. Burgers and brats.