2005

Primitivo

C.G. Di Arie Vineyard & Winery

3865

Syrah (Red)

Shenandoah Valley

$25.00/bottle

This wine has deep black cherry, plum and blackberry aromas carrying all the way to the flavor. In the mid-palate it shows good structure and complexity with well balanced acidity. It has a lingering finish of black cherry, mocha and spice.

Varietals

Percent Varietal Vineyard, Appellation
100% Primitivo

Production

650 cases of 750 ml (Standard Bottle) bottles

Fermentation Notes

This wine was made in a “Submerged Cap” Fermentation Tank. It was aged in French and American oak barrels for a full year.

Vintage Notes

This is the second year that we are making this Estate Primitivo. The grapes for this wine came from David’s Vineyard situated on a steep slope facing southwest. Primitivo is one of the varieties that grow exceptionally well in our vineyards.