The color is cherry red with black highlights. The nose is dark berries with a little chocolate powder and spearmint chewing gum, This is a soft, smooth, medium bodied wine with a slight rough edge on the mid palate. It tastes of black cherry, a little tart cranberry and a touch of cola. The mid plate offers are a dusty slap form the tannins and a final dash of sweet strawberry. The acidity is balanced and the finish is a little watery and fades a bit too soon.
The 2012 Grifone Primitivo, isn’t a a stealth 4 buck Zinfandel, but it is a decent $3.99 Primativo. More balanced and subdued than the typical inexpensive Zinfandel, it drinks nicely, it has good flavor and while not a complicated wine it isn’t simple, either. It is hard to complain about a 4 dollar Italian wine that is smooth and tasty.
We also review the 2010 Grifone , we liked that vintage it had some spice which gave it a more of California Zinfandel edge.
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