The types of wine are, in addition to the dry wine, the Primitivo di Manduria Riserva which must be aged for 24 months, with at least 9 month in wood, and the Primitivo Dolce Naturale DOCG sweet, smooth and bold on the palate; these characteristics are also found in the Primitivo di Manduria sweet liqueur with a higher alcohol level.
Is Primitivo dry or sweet? Primitivo is a red wine grape variety that is grown in Puglia, Italy. The primitive profile can range between dry, semi-dry, and sweet dry. How long can you age Primitivo? Primitivo should be consumed after 5-6 years when it is at its best. From certain producers, it improves after 10-15 years.
As of December 2007, the TTB lists both Zinfandel and Primitivo as approved grape varieties for American wines, but they are not listed as synonyms; U.S. producers, therefore, must label a wine according to whether it is Zinfandel or Primitivo. .