Primitivo is a genetic relative of Zinfandel and you may find some overlapping similarities., however, the berries in the Primitivo are smaller with tighter clusters, which adds some tannin to the wine. A full bodied wine with notes of black fruit, plum, cherry and blackberry, combined with wet, sweet tobacco. Sprinkle in some with some woody aromatics, bakers chocolate, mocha coffee and finish with a kiss of burnt sugar. Boom.