Tenuta del Barco Palmento Salento IGT - Primativo (Zinfandel) - 2004
This Italian varietal hailing all the way from Italy was a gift from a friend. Phoar, I reckon I’m a pretty good friend. 
It seems that the Italian varietal Primativo is also known as Zinfandel (which seems to be somewhat popular in California) the colour is fairly deep purple with somewhat brownish tinges/hues - I can’t seem to pin the nose down on this one - its very obvious with its alcohol content, but some degree of asphalt-iness , I’ll have to leave it at that. However, where this wine shines is on the palate - decant this one!!! initially with no air time its almost somewhat vinegary, but after a few hours oodles of dried stone fruit pops out onto the palate, followed up with some very long lasting, nicely integrated tannins. This is a very pleasant wine to drink - drink w/ a somewhat spicy (pepperoni) pasta.