Tasting Notes: 2010 Layer Cake Primitivo (Pigulia IGT)

Appearnce: Deep, dark, red, with a very thin layer of translucent copper/brownish red on the top.  Definitely some body to it, but the legs seem to pool on the side of the glass more than they streak.

Aromas:  A lot of dark, rich fruit, like plums and cherry, with a hint of vanilla.  A little bit of a black pepper zip to it.

Mouthfeel:  Medium bodied, definitely gives a little warmth on the palate.

Flavors:  I get a lot of brandied cherry, a touch of vanilla, and none of the pepper I picked up on the nose.  Smooth, but rich.

Overall:  Pretty decent wine for a supermarket find, and drinkable without being bland.  Rich, dark flavors and 13.5%, but still smooth, without any overpowering flavors or bitter tannins.  Could see this with food, or on its own on a cool night by the fire.