Why Not? Negroamaro Primitivo (Zinfandel)
⏳ Drinking Window
Best enjoyed young within 1–4 years of release to capture its vibrant, lush fruit character.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Barbecued pork ribs, slow-cooked lamb ragù with pappardelle, aged Pecorino cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
Contri Spumanti's Why Not? Negroamaro Primitivo captures the sun-baked character of Puglia's Mediterranean coast. Combining Negroamaro's structured dark-fruit character with Primitivo's plush jamminess and warmth, this blend reflects the iron-rich terra rossa soils and warm climate of Southern Italy. The grapes are harvested at peak phenolic ripeness to maximize fruit intensity and velvety texture, followed by temperature-controlled fermentation and short maturation designed to retain exuberant, primary fruit driven profiles.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1959 by Luciano Contri in Cazzano di Tramigna near Verona, Contri Spumanti has grown into one of Italy's most dynamic and technologically advanced wine producers. Continued under the stewardship of Paolo Contri, the company pairs state-of-the-art vinification technology with careful regional sourcing across Italy's premier viticultural landscapes. In addition to their sparkling portfolio, Contri Spumanti is celebrated for expressive still red wines sourced from the sun-drenched terroir of Puglia, exemplified by their bold and velvety 'Why Not?' series featuring classic Southern varieties such as Primitivo and Negroamaro.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Negroamaro, Primitivo
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14% - 14.5%