Primitivo / Zinfandel

Zinfandel and Primotivo are identical twins, genetically-speaking, but differences of wine-making styles and terroir of their primary growing locations have resulted in unique expressions of this red. Californian Zinfandel is characteristically sweeter, smoother and more alcoholic, while Italian Primitivo, not as fruity and sweet, is big on soft rich structure and spice.

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98 Point Bargain from Italy’s South

COPPIERE PRIMITIVO / SUSUMANIELLO IGT 2024
$18.99
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Classic 98/100 Puglian Primitivo with a Twist

BOCCANTINO PRIMITIVO / SUSUMANIELLO IGT 2024
$18.99
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#1 SELLING RED – BACK IN STOCK

Smooth, Rich and Dangerously Delicious Southern Italian Red

CANTINA del COPPIERE PRIMITIVO DA UVE LEGGERMENTE APPASSITE IGT 2024
$19.99
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Italy
Puglia
Negroamaro

BASTIONI della ROCCA LEGGERO APPASSIMENTO IGT 2024
$20.99
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Italy
Puglia
Primitivo

SAN MARZANO NACA ORGANIC PRIMITIVO IGP 2024
$20.99
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Italy
Puglia
Red Blend

BADIA al COLLE PUGLIA APPASSIMENTO ROSSO IGT 2024
$21.99
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Italy
Puglia
Primitivo

PASQUA DESIRE LUSH & ZIN PRIMITIVO 2024
$22.99
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United States
California
Zinfandel

SMOKING LOON OLD VINE ZINFANDEL NV
$22.99
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Italy
Puglia
Primitivo

DE’CONTI APPASSIMENTO 100 x 100 IGT 2021
$22.99
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United States
California
Zinfandel

McMANIS FAMILY VINEYARDS ZINFANDEL 2023
$24.99
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United States
California
Zinfandel

SEBASTIANI ZINFANDEL 2022
$25.99
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Italy
Puglia
Primitivo

PIETRA PURA HYRIA PRIMITIVO IGP 2024
$25.99
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United States
California
Zinfandel

BIG SMOOTH OLD VINE ZINFANDEL 2021
$25.99
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98 Points Luca Maroni

One of Our Best-Selling Italian Primitivo

GIORDANO RISERVA PRIMITIVO di MANDURIA DOC 2020
$29.99
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Australia
South Australia
Red Blend

LANGMEIL MASSIMO 2023
$29.99
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Italy
Puglia
Primitivo

MASCA del TACCO OLD VINE PRIMITIVO IGP 2023
$29.99
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Italy
Puglia
Primitivo

GRAN MAESTRO PRIMITIVO di MANDURIA DOC 2023
$29.99
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United States
California
Zinfandel

BOGLE OLD VINE ZINFANDEL 2022
$31.99
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Italy
Puglia
Primitivo

MASSERIA LI VELI ORION PRIMITIVO IGT 2024
$36.99
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United States
California
Zinfandel

MARIETTA CELLARS OLD VINE RED LOT 74 NV
$46.99
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A very fine and comprehensive selection of both domestic and overseas wines, all at reasonable prices. Was very impressed and will visit again, both the store and website.

Stephane David
18/04/2026

Awesome place super helpful

Jesse Kinzett
30/03/2026

Exceptional Neudorf tasting. Rosie Finn is so hard case

Herb Familton
17/03/2026
Trust their recommendations, the staff really know their wine

Spagooter
06/03/2026

Great place. They have items you can't find elsewhere, eg Zwarte Kip advocaat.

Roy de Vries
04/02/2026

Fantastic selection , great place for a wine buff

Jill Beattie (Jb)
22/09/2025
Large array of wine and incredible customer service Nikki was so lovely, all 1000% be back

Emefa Fiadonu
21/09/2025

Excellent service and an array of fine wines

Roy Roper
13/08/2025

Great choice and helpful staff

Andy Woolhouse
03/08/2025
good selection with drive thru service

Hiroto Nogami
31/07/2025

Fantastic staff. Fantastic range of wines. Could spend hours in there.

The Gardener
03/07/2025

Great selection

Feargal O Connor
02/06/2025
Vino Fino's selection of wines is second to none. The staff are always extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I select wines online, then pay when picking up.

Guy Bergin
30/05/2025

Great wine

Herb Familton
27/04/2025

Huge selection, very helpful staff, wines you simply can not find elsewhere.

Brodie Macpherson
26/04/2025
Excellent wine selection. Great friendly service.

Victoria Nolan
20/04/2025

Excellent wine store! Probably the best in town. You can find wall kinds of wine and from around the world. I even found a wine from my hometown Uruguay which is not easy to find at all on this side of the globe.

Gabriel Masliah
08/01/2025

amazing selection

Mike Little
18/12/2024
Thank you Vino Fino Team, Thank you so much for your help with the drinks for our wedding day! We couldn’t have been happier with the service from Vino Fino supplying us with a Chiller Trailer to use on the day! You made getting the wine for our wedding easy and fun. It was low stress, and we truly appreciated being able to bring back the unopened wine. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you to our friends and family. We’re so grateful!

Issy L
10/12/2024

I love this store. The staff are so helpful and have broadened my experience, introducing me to some wonderful new wines. I only wish I lived closer so I could get to tasting evenings regularly!

Stephanie Mander
18/10/2024

Great selection of wines, Friendly staff, well supported the choice.

ilgar isayev
14/06/2024
Fabulous selection of wines and very helpful and knowledgeable staff. It is a pleasure to visit Vino Fino and buy my wine from there.

David Pigou
07/06/2024

My favourite European wine store in Christchurch

Sergio Melnik
31/05/2024

Great place.

Kea Energy
31/05/2024
Great range of wines. Their newsletter is worthy to subscribe if you don’t want to miss out great deals and wine tasting sessions.

Hannah Zhang
25/05/2024

Have a wide selection which meant the particular bottle I was after was in stock which means a win for Mother's day

breilly72
09/05/2024

Simply the fastest service I’ve ever received. Amazing. Fabulous price too. Cant recommend highly enough.

Alli J
10/04/2024
All the way in Christchurch, but occasionally order from this store as it has wines I like that I can't source elsewhere, at a great price too. Always great service, and will keep using them.

Roger Parker
08/01/2024

Awesome selection of wines, lots of great beers, plus gin, whisky and more to boot. Great staff who can point you in the right direction to satisfy your needs.

Sam Coochey
03/01/2024

Whilst they don't have any serious competition they do stock some great wines and their specials often are just that!

Gary Downey
02/01/2024