Primo Quinado
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Inspired by the tradition of Italian Barolo Chinato, this aromatised wine is made from Listán Negro grapes. It undergoes maceration with a carefully balanced selection of spices and botanicals, including quina calissaja bark, rhubarb, gentian, wormwood (artemisia absinthium), cardamom, clove, star anise, and coriander.
- Country: Spain
- Region: Lanzarote
- Producer: Primo de Lanzarote
- Grape: Listán Negro
- Alcohol: 15 %
- Bottle Size: 750 ml
Primo
Winemaker: Davide Musci
Primo de Lanzarote is a project that began in 2017 to become the first vermouth produced on Lanzarote. It is the brainchild of its main protagonist Davide Musci, who backed by two friends, was encouraged to commercialise his near lifelong hobby and passion.
These three Italian friends investigated and explored traditional Canary Islands recipes, until they created an original recipe for what was to be the first vermouth on the Island, hence its name ‘Primo’. To make it special, they experimented with different autochthonous herbs and plants such as coriander, Canarian sage, saffron, prickly pear, Canarian oranges, etc. The wine used is premium quality from a D.O. winery on the Island and is a blend of Malvasia Volcánica and Diego grapes, providing a further unique touch.
Colour:
Deep ruby with garnet hues.
Aroma:
On the nose, it reveals intense aromas of spices, herbs, and dried fruits. Notes of quina, clove, gentian, and star anise stand out.
Mouth:
The palate is smooth yet complex, offering a balanced, bitter-sweet profile with lingering herbal and spicy tones. A persistent finish with subtle warmth and a touch of dryness, ideal for slow sipping.
Food Pairing
Dark chocolate, dried fruit desserts, blue cheeses, Christmas pudding.