Primativo

Primativo is a term most commonly encountered as a misspelling or variant spelling of Primitivo, the Italian red wine grape variety grown primarily in the Apulia region of southern Italy. It does not denote a separate cultivar in official viticulture catalogs. The name's similarity to "primitive" and occasional marketing usage have led to sporadic confusion in labeling and tastings.

Primitivo is genetically related to several Dalmatian grape varieties and is widely identified with Zinfandel in the United States; genetic research links it to the Croatian grape Crljenak Kaštelanski (and to Tribidrag). In Italy, Primitivo is the flagship for several distinct wines, especially in Apulia, where the main denominations are Primitivo di Manduria and Primitivo di Gioia del Colle, both often produced as robust, age-worthy red wines.

Viticulture and winemaking: The grape thrives in warm, dry climates; it ripens with high sugar levels, yielding wines with high alcohol content (commonly 14–16%). Typical flavor profiles include dark berries, plum, pepper, and spice, with velvety tannins and pronounced fruitiness. Primitivo wines range from fruit-forward, early-drinking styles to structured bottlings that benefit from aging.