‘Primitivo Collantes ‘Socaire’ 2019 william-kelley-wine-advocate What could be better than

What could be better than drinking one of the greatest crus of the Northern Rhône made by its greatest producer

This year they were naturally fermented and raised for 12 months in a single

to label this beautiful red

Pair with salt cod croquettes

reminiscent of Sauternes

‘Primitivo Collantes ‘Socaire’ 2019 william-kelley-wine-advocate What could be better thanFirst released in 2014, Socaire is from old vines, fermented without control and aged 24 months in old, neutral Fino botas with no ullage, no flor. Here, Primi intends to further thread the wine with structure and secondary aromas. Socaire ages beautifully in the bottle, taking on a pronounced pasto character of dried maize, esparto and an enhanced azahar orange scent. The term socaire is to take the lee, to shelter from strong winds. Summer fields,