Bastioni Della Rocca Puglia 2020 Primitivo (IGT), $12.74-$29.99, 90 points, poured core black grading to a deep ruby red with violet highlights, moderately fat stained legs, and a broad clear wine ring.
The aromas were fruit driven with a touch of cedar, and underbrush, but notably blackberries and cranberries grabbed my attention.
Unlike most of my acquaintances in Italian Zinfandel, this Primitivo was full-bodied, showed good acidity, an upfront succulent mouthfeel, and good flavors of cherry cola, anise, plums, a bit of wood, and mushrooms.
Finished a bit edgy, long, showed a spike of cayenne, chocolate, and a well-balanced 14% alcohol.
Paired just okay with my cheese pizza.
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