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Albarossa Primitivo
“Salento in a glass, fresh and fruity.”
Casa Vinicola Palamà, Cutrofiano (Salento). A fresh and fruity red, fermented in steel, aged in cement tanks.
Salento IGP 100% Primitivo Palamà, Cutrofiano
A fresh and fruity Primitivo that expresses the character of Salento at its best: intense, easy to enjoy and with excellent value for money. An ideal choice for lovers of Primitivo red wine from Puglia.
On the nose it is rich in cherry, strawberry and fruit preserved in spirit, with a finish of redcurrant and cinnamon. It is fermented in steel and aged in cement tanks.
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Serving tip: uncork the bottle 15–20 minutes before serving. Its fresh, fruity character comes through best at a temperature that is not too warm. Still excellent the next day, if kept corked in a cool place. |
The grape
Primitivo: ancient origins, unique character
Primitivo has very ancient origins, going back to Greece, and via the Mediterranean trade routes it found its chosen home in Salento. Here it grows as bush vines and on espaliers, adapting to different soils and climates with an ability that is rare among native grapes.
This very versatility lets it express very different characters, from more complex, structured wines to the fruity freshness of the Albarossa: it is one of the most interesting grapes of southern Italy.
At the table
What to pair it with
The fresh structure and fruity notes of the Albarossa Primitivo make it very versatile in the kitchen: it brings out the flavours of Puglian tradition without overpowering them.
| · 🧀 Cheese — scamorza above all, semi-hard cheeses, cacioricotta |
| · 🍖 Braised meat — stews, roast lamb, Puglian meat rolls (involtini) |
| · 🍝 Puglian cooking — pasta with ragù, orecchiette with tomato and ricotta forte, boldly flavoured dishes |
The producer
Casa Vinicola Palamà — Cutrofiano, since 1936
Casa Vinicola Palamà has been based in Cutrofiano, in Salento, since 1936. Its wines are made from native Salento grapes — Negroamaro, Primitivo and Malvasia Nera — trained on espaliers or as bush vines, and vinified as single varieties or blends at the historic winery on Via Armando Diaz.
Ninì and the family personally look after the vineyards, the harvest and the winemaking. A direct, artisan care that the international press and wine guides have recognised for decades.
Technical notes
Wine characteristics
| Designation |
Salento IGP — Protected Geographical Indication |
| Grape variety |
100% Primitivo |
| Aroma profile |
Cherry, strawberry, fruit preserved in spirit, finish of redcurrant and cinnamon |
| Winemaking |
Fermented in steel — aged in cement tanks |
| Style |
Fresh, fruity, intense. Excellent value for money |
| Vine training |
Bush vines and espaliers |
| Serving |
Uncork 15–20 minutes ahead, serve not too warm |
| Food pairings |
Scamorza, braised meat, traditional Puglian dishes |
| Producer |
Casa Vinicola Palamà, Cutrofiano (Lecce) |
| Origin |
Product of Italy |
FAQ
Everything you want to know
Which grape is Albarossa Primitivo made from?
100% Primitivo, grown in Salento as bush vines and on espaliers. It is a Salento IGP red wine.
What does it smell like?
On the nose cherry, strawberry and fruit preserved in spirit, with a finish of redcurrant and cinnamon. On the palate it is fresh, fruity and intense.
How is it made?
It is fermented in steel and aged in cement tanks.
How should I serve it?
Uncork the bottle 15–20 minutes before and serve it at a temperature that is not too warm. Kept corked in a cool place, it is still excellent the next day.
What food does it go with?
With scamorza and semi-hard cheeses, with braised meat and with boldly flavoured Puglian dishes, such as orecchiette with tomato and ricotta forte.
Who makes it?
Casa Vinicola Palamà, in Cutrofiano in Salento since 1936.
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Salento in a glass
100% Primitivo, fresh and fruity, with a true Salento character. A family that has been making wine for three generations. Any questions? [Write to us](#contatti).
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