Description
Maestro Italiano Primitivo Puglia 2024
Maestro Italiano Primitivo Puglia 2024 comes from Italy, Puglia, and is made from the renowned Primitivo grape of southern Italy, known for its intense black fruit, spice and medium body. The 2024 vintage is regarded as one of the outstanding vintages in Puglia; this Primitivo shows layers of blackberry, cherry, plum, spice, chocolate and hints of vanilla. It has medium to full body, ripe and refined tannins, elegant yet powerful structure, with the classic Puglia style balanced with modern finesse.
Vinification & Style
Maestro Italiano Primitivo is produced in Italy, Puglia, under IGT Puglia classification, from 100% Primitivo. The estate uses modern winemaking techniques combined with traditional Italian style, fermenting in stainless steel and French oak barrels, preserving the grape's natural aromatics and fruit, while adding subtle spice and chocolate layers. The wine is in dry red style, with alcohol around 13.5%, balanced acidity, suitable for pairing with red meats, pasta and cheese.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Deep ruby, intense and bright with a glossy sheen, reflecting the ripeness and concentration of the 2024 vintage.
Nose: Blackberry, cherry, plum, spice (cinnamon, clove), chocolate, a hint of vanilla, overall aromatic and not heavy.
Palate: Medium to full-bodied, with blackberry, cherry, plum, spice and a touch of chocolate upfront, ripe and refined tannins, crisp acidity, rounded texture, rich and elegant but with Puglia Primitivo's typical finesse.
Finish: Medium to long, with black fruit, spice, chocolate and a hint of vanilla, finishing clean and fresh, ideal for everyday drinking.
Reviews & Accolades
Wine-Searcher: 90 points — "Maestro Italiano Primitivo Puglia shows blackberry, cherry, plum, spice, medium to full body, refined tannins and solid structure, one of the more consistent Puglia performances."
Vivino: 3.8/5 — "Smooth and full flavoured."
Tuma250: Highly rated — "Premium Italian Primitivo red wine, IGT Puglia classification for regional authenticity, notes of blackberry, cherry, plum, and spice, 13.5% alcohol with balanced acidity."
Overall, the wine is viewed as one of the most attractive value Puglia Primitivos in the 2024 Maestro Italiano lineup, suitable for drinking now and for mid-term ageing (around 3–8 years), with further development of spice, chocolate and ripe fruit complexity in the bottle.
Serving & Pairing
Decanting: Lightly chill, then open 30–60 minutes before serving; no extended decant needed.
Serving temperature: 16–18°C.
Food pairing (HK-friendly)
Red meats: Charcoal-grilled rib-eye, sirloin steak, black-pepper beef, braised beef short ribs, grilled lamb chops.
Chinese: Roast goose, soy-sauce chicken, soy-braised short ribs, oxtail stew, slow-braised beef brisket.
Pasta / Western: Black truffle pasta, red-wine braised oxtail, grilled lamb chops, cheese pasta.
Cheese / charcuterie: Comté, mature Cheddar, Gruyère, cured ham, salami.
Special Info
Maestro Italiano is regarded as a classic, extremely reliable Puglia producer, with Primitivo already showing high quality. The 2024 Primitivo is seen by several commentators as one of the standout value wines in the lineup, combining intense black fruit, medium body and clear acidity, and making it suitable for both serious drinking and mid-term cellaring.
Origin: Italy, Puglia
Type: Red Wine
Grape: 100% Primitivo
ABV: 13.5%
Volume: 750ml
