Masseria Altemura Sasseo Primitivo 2013 $19.99 ★★★★
Made from 100% Primitivo (otherwise known as Zinfandel), this is an instantly appealing Italian red that has become a new favourite of mine. With gently meaty, roasting-pan and pepper characters on the nose, followed by bayleaf, sweet boysenberry and complex, dusty tannins that are elastic yet grippy – it’s a superb little sip. www.sapori.co.nz
