Pillastro Primitivo 2002
Thursday, October 25th, 2007I was once served Salice Salentino at the Flying Pizza “from zee heel of Italy’s boot, signor”. I loved it, and later discovered the heel was, in fact, Puglia. Since then I have looked out for wines from the area and spotted Pillastro Primitivo 2002 at STWC for less than a tenner. Robert Parker awarded this wine 88 points apparently. I don’t award points as (a) I am no expert; (b) wine is too subjective and personal; and (c) I can’t be arsed.
This Pillastro at 13.5% was full bodied and displayed red cherries, nutmeg and some leather. Quite a serious wine for only slightly more than the cost of a Blair family holiday. Drinking this wine is a bit like eating a rich fruitcake but I’ve already made one reference to Tony Blair so perhaps I’ll quit while I’m ahead.
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