Wines of Puglia

E' datata 1932 la nascita del “Consorzio Produttori Vini e Mosti rossi superiori da taglio per la zona di Manduria”. All’epoca il Primitivo, come indicato nel nome del consorzio, era deputato a rafforzare i famosi vini francesi e del nord Italia.

A Primitivo expression of its land, Acquaviva delle Fonti, of which it tells the long winemaking tradition, but also the history and legends; like that of the Mascheroni, guardians of the monumental Palazzo De Mari. Bright red color with violet reflections and intense aromas of small red fruits. On the palate it is fresh, sapid and rightly tannic, with a soft and fruity finish. Pairings Excellent table wine, it finds the best combination with the typical dishes of Mediterranean cuisine.

This simple and intense Salento Rosato PGI "Venus" of the Conti Zecca is made from 70% Negroamaro grapes and the remainder from complementary vines and is born in the municipality of Leverano, in the heart of Salento. It takes its name from the planet Venus and the goddess of love, beauty and pleasure.

The second novelty that we had announced is the introduction of Susumaniello in the Cantalupi family! Susumaniello is a vine that is part of the enological history of Salento and which in recent years has been at the center of a rediscovery and revaluation in which we join to offer our interpretation of this versatile and very interesting grape.

Since the time of Frederick II, falcons have been hunted on the hills of Castel del Monte. In these lands, among luxuriant vines, the lesser kestrel finds its natural habitat, a rare species of bird of prey that bears witness to an unchanged nature. A skilful blend of Nero di Troia and Merlot grapes. Ruby red in color with violet reflections, it is fresh and fruity. Balanced and persistent. Elegant with hints of blackberry and black cherry, small red fruits and balsamic and vanilla notes. The taste is refined, rightly tannic and structured.

The Puglia Chardonnay of the Marchesi Antinori is born in the vineyards of the Tormaresca farm, owned by the Antinori family and located in the territories of Salento and the Murgia of Bari.

Character, personality and qualitative potential are the characteristics that the Puglean territory transmits to the indigenous and non-indigenous varieties that are cultivated there. This is why the Antinori family's investments in Puglia began in 1998, which considered this region among the most promising in Italy for the production of quality wines, with a strong territorial identity.

Primitivo Neprica by Tormaresca Antinori is a puliese red wine from the province of Brindisi, aged in steel for about 8 months to maintain a fragrant and fruity sensorial profile. It has an intense ruby red color, furrowed by purple reflections, and releases notes of black cherries, small fresh and candied red fruits and licorice aromas to the nose, revealing a soft, round sip with evolved tannins, awakened by a balanced freshness .

VINIFICATION: The maceration lasts 12-14 days in 45 quintal steel vats at a controlled temperature of 25°C, with frequent pumping over in order to extract the aromatic and coloring substances and at the same time soften the tannic mass. TASTING NOTES Pure Negroamaro, aged in large oak barrels, has an intense and impenetrable red colour. On the nose, hints of ripe cherry, tobacco and carob are perceived. On the palate it is full-bodied, with a great structure with accentuated tannins that balance well with the alcohol and the vanilla notes typical of wines aged in wood. It is best expressed with cured meats, grilled meats and meat sauce.

Primonero Salento IGT della cantina Masseria Li Veli è un vino roso pugliese prodotto da uve negroamaro. Si tratta di un vino secco, rotondo e di buona persistenza.

Pezzo Morgana si presenta in un colore rosso rubino intenso con riflessi violacei e profumo ampio e persistente; note di prugna secca e confettura di ciliegie, sensazioni di caramello e pepe che rafforzano un naso molto interessante indicando un corpo deciso; al palato è ampio e caldo, con ricordi di frutta polposa; ha un finale molto lungo con sentori di uva passa e mandorle.

Pur utilizzando solo uve “Nero di Troia”, Luigi Nota realizza un bianco spumante “Metodo Classico” e un rosé, sempre metodo classico, di assoluta eccellenza, il “Regina Lucia”. L’azienda, dunque, copre una nicchia produttiva innovativa e d’eccellenza, ma é molto legata al territorio. A partire dalla piccola vigna del nonno, Luigi Nota ha appreso il mestiere di vignaiolo dal padre Vincenzo e negli ultimi anni si è fatto promotore di un ritorno alla terra della famiglia a partire dal 2013.

Pur utilizzando solo uve “Nero di Troia”, Luigi Nota realizza un bianco spumante “Metodo Classico” e un rosé, sempre metodo classico, di assoluta eccellenza, il “Regina Lucia”.

The "Cantalupi" Rosso Salice Salentino from the Conti Zecca winery is a full-bodied and elegant red wine with an intense ruby color. On the nose emerge aromas of ripe fruit such as blackberries and plums, and hints of spices. Harmonious, velvety and rightly tannic flavour. It ages for a few months in concrete tanks before being bottled.

Red with purplish hues, complex aromas with spicy hints, cocoa, coffee, licorice and red berried fruits. With elegant, soft tannins and velvety on the palate. Persistent with an aftertaste of spices.

Intense red color with violet notes. Intense, fruity nose with hints of plum and ripe cherry; cinnamon spice. Persistent, soft and enveloping on the palate with elegant tannins and hints of black cherry. Excellent with grilled red meats, lamb, aged cheeses, dark chocolate and such meditation wine.

Ruby red with garnet hues. Fragrant range of black cherry, laurel and tobacco, on a vanilla base. Warm and generous, with returns of fruit and licorice.

Fresh, balanced and savory sparkling wine with a fruity aftertaste. Ideal to accompany aperitifs and raw seafood.

Dark purplish that almost absorbs light. Southern Italy is released in the mouth and nostrils with a mélange of fruit and chocolate. A full and ethereal wine

Ruby red color with violet reflections; clean nose, good intensity and harmonic. Hints of cherry and plum, clean, dry and tannic palate, with good intensity and persistence.

Red wine with a ruby red color with violet reflections; scent of undergrowth with red fruits and wild berries; dry, balanced, full-bodied palate. Nice acidity and soft tannins, persistent. Ideal pairing with roast meats and fresh cheeses.

Born from clean and sustainable agriculture, respecting a landscape designed by culture and tradition, since 2010 the wines of L'Astore are certified "produced from organic grapes". Symbol of the Salento area in its rosé vocation and in the old Alberelli di Negroamaro and Primitivo; the production enhances the ancient native vines such as Negroamaro, Malvasia Nera, Malvasia Bianca Antica, Susumaniello and Primitivo.

Born from clean and sustainable agriculture, respecting a landscape designed by culture and tradition, since 2010 the wines of L'Astore are certified "produced from organic grapes". Symbol of the Salento area in its rosé vocation and in the old Alberelli di Negroamaro and Primitivo; the production enhances the ancient native vines such as Negroamaro, Malvasia Nera, Malvasia Bianca Antica, Susumaniello and Primitivo.

Born from clean and sustainable agriculture, respecting a landscape designed by culture and tradition, since 2010 the wines of L'Astore are certified "produced from organic grapes". Symbol of the Salento area in its rosé vocation and in the old Alberelli di Negroamaro and Primitivo; the production enhances the ancient native vines such as Negroamaro, Malvasia Nera, Malvasia Bianca Antica, Susumaniello and Primitivo.

Born from clean and sustainable agriculture, respecting a landscape designed by culture and tradition, since 2010 the wines of L'Astore are certified "produced from organic grapes". Symbol of the Salento area in its rosé vocation and in the old Alberelli di Negroamaro and Primitivo; the production enhances the ancient native vines such as Negroamaro, Malvasia Nera, Malvasia Bianca Antica, Susumaniello and Primitivo.

Born from clean and sustainable agriculture, respecting a landscape designed by culture and tradition, since 2010 the wines of L'Astore are certified "produced from organic grapes". Symbol of the Salento area in its rosé vocation and in the old Alberelli di Negroamaro and Primitivo; the production enhances the ancient native vines such as Negroamaro, Malvasia Nera, Malvasia Bianca Antica, Susumaniello and Primitivo.

Born from clean and sustainable agriculture, respecting a landscape designed by culture and tradition, since 2010 the wines of L'Astore are certified "produced from organic grapes". Symbol of the Salento area in its rosé vocation and in the old Alberelli di Negroamaro and Primitivo; the production enhances the ancient native vines such as Negroamaro, Malvasia Nera, Malvasia Bianca Antica, Susumaniello and Primitivo.

Aglianico, brought to Italy by the Greeks as early as the 6th century aC , takes its name from the "Vitis Hellenica", whose qualities are repeatedly sung in the odes of Horace and in the writings of masters consigned to history such as Pliny and Virgil. The high complexity and deep structure of Aglianico, grown directly in the company's vineyards, give Altavilla an extraordinary aptitude for aging in the bottle.

The grape variety chosen for the spumante base of Bolla d'Oro is the "Bombino Bianco". Its ancient origins probably date back to the challenge of Barletta and the Spaniards. It prefers deep, draining soils and is certainly one of the most interesting grapes for sparkling wine. Bolla D'oro is born from the application of the long charmat method, with a fermentation period of no less than 40 days sur lie which gives an absolutely unique and original roundness and fullness to the tasting (texture), enhanced by a fine and persistent perlage. Vin de fete, with a great personality and an intriguing bouquet in which notes of apricot and white peach predominate with white flowers (blossom) and dried fruit intruding on the finish.

Intense and enveloping wine, with notes of red berries and spicy aromas.