POGGIO ANIMA LILITH PRIMITIVO IGP 2022

Poggio Anima Lilith is 100% Primitvo from Puglia, known as the 'heel' of Itlay. The vines are 30 years old and grown on solis of rocky volcanic origin with limestone, red sands and red clay. 9 months in 10% new French barrique.

Poggio Anima is label focussed on sheer drinkability, in a way that only the Italians seem to manage, these wines offer something different to have with your next hearty meal, be it pizza, pasta or anything else the Italians seem to have mastered! And whilst you're enjoying the meal be sure to check out the labels, these wines attract as much attention for what's on the label as what's in the bottle.

Winery notes (2022 Vintage)
"According to Hebrew texts, Lilith was the first wife of Adam. She was banished from the Garden of Eden when she refused to make herself subservient to Adam’s sexual requests. When she was cast out of the Garden, she was made into a demon, and Adam was given a second wife, Eve, who was fashioned from his rib to ensure her obedience to her man. Where Adam was created from dust, Lilith was created from filth and sediment.

Primitivo refuses to be submissive to the oenology that it is the same grape as its close relative Zinfandel. Many subscribe to this idea, though they are both mutations of Crljenak, a Croatian varietal. Primitivo always brings plenty of flesh and ripeness to the table with a solid spine of certainty and structure.

Delicious and straightforward, this vibrant wine conveys aromas of wild berry and a whiff of clove. The savoury, easy-drinking palate doles out juicy black cherry, crushed raspberry and a hint of black pepper alongside supple tannins. This is simply delicious and conveys images of California Zinfandel."

Reviews for the 2022 vintage below…

5 Stars & 93/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, October 2023 (2021 Vintage)
"Sweetly ripe and instantly appealing, the wine shows dark berry, vanilla, warm spice and dark chocolate notes, leading to a silky-smooth palate that's filled with succulent fruit flavours backed by savoury nuances. It's plump and flavoursome with a lengthy velvety finish. At its best: now to 2026."

89/100 Cameron Douglas MS, November 2023 (2021 Vintage)
"Flavours of fresh, ripe, and tart cherries, some five spice and lavender flavours, fine tannins and medium acidity. A ready to drink expression with matching aromas and flavours. Additional flavours of clay and darker red berry fruit flavours then a touch of chocolate. Best from 2023 through 2026."