Wines of Puglia

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”.

«Thus a single heat of many embers is felt ..." - (Dante) Intense color with purple reflections, tending towards garnet. Soft, elegant, sumptuous on the palate, it gives the nose an intense and rich bouquet and a long persistence of taste-olfactory sensations. The overripeness of the grapes, or rather the forced wilting of the berries, gives the wine a complex structure. It is a wine that develops all its potential already during aging in small wooden barrels, which, in addition to stabilizing the colour, induces a reduction in astringency; the wine acquires a fresh aroma and a regal sumptuousness. Its aromas of flowers and fruit are clearly evident: mint, plum, very subtle notes of fruit, licorice, vanilla and spices. The softness of its long flavor closes with a pleasant bitter vein of the vine from which it derives: Negroamaro. GRAPE VARIETIES: Negroamaro 100%

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.

Wine with a fresh, intense and persistent taste, with fruity and floral notes.

Mark is a winemaker and comes from California. I, Helvetia, am Friulian. We met in Sicily in 1997. In 1998 Mark proposed that I visit Puglia to see the old Primitivo vineyards. According to studies by the University of Davis in California Primitivo and Californian Zinfandel are genetically identical.

GUADO SAN LEO is the first wine of our company obtained solely from NERO DI TROIA grapes and has contributed together with other Apulian wines to the rebirth of this important vine. The grapes, coming from our "Coppanetta" estate, are harvested by hand in 15 kg boxes before being sent for vinification. with scrupulous selection.

GUADO SAN LEO is the first wine of our company obtained solely from NERO DI TROIA grapes and has contributed together with other Apulian wines to the rebirth of this important vine. The grapes, coming from our "Coppanetta" estate, are harvested by hand in 15 kg boxes before being sent for vinification. with scrupulous selection.

The hot year with little rain has delivered healthy and ripe grapes which translates into a wine of intense color, the scarcity of rain combined with high temperatures has led to a lowering of the acid content giving the wines characteristics of intensity, alcohol and roundness , with precise and blended tannins. Also for this vintage it was necessary to anticipate the harvest by a few weeks to avoid water stress phenomena on the plants. The overall results are however very interesting due to the general balance we find in the wines produced in this vintage.

GUADO SAN LEO is the first wine of our company obtained solely from NERO DI TROIA grapes and has contributed together with other Apulian wines to the rebirth of this important vine. The grapes, coming from our "Coppanetta" estate, are harvested by hand in 15 kg boxes before being sent for vinification. with scrupulous selection.

It has a brilliant straw yellow color with a thin perlage. The bouquet expresses fruity notes of apple, peach and orange.

CATAPANUS was the name of the ancient provincial delegate of the emperor, in charge of the military and civil government of the whole of southern Italy in the Byzantine period. We wanted to dedicate our most important white grape variety in our area to this authoritative figure: BOMBINO BIANCO

Legend has it that Diomedes, after marrying Driona, daughter of King Dauno, had a small temple with an altar dedicated to Calchas built on a low hill called Drion. In this place called Castrum Drionis or CASTELDRIONE the city of San Severo will rise.

The sound of the bell has always marked important moments in the life of the populations: in fact, in rural areas, the sound of the bell often indicated the moment of pause in which the peasants stopped working to consume their meal. Even today, in many ancient Apulian farms, we can see in the central space called "court", the presence of a small bell.

DAMMIROSE was born from the desire to give ever greater expressiveness to a vine that we can now define as the main one within the Apulian regional ampelography. In fact, NERO DI TROIA, even in rosé vinification, is very versatile, giving the wines exclusive characteristics.

MONTERO was born from the union of the terms Montepulciano and San Severo and wants to underline the strong bond of this important vine to our territory. MONTERO is one of the first labels put on the market by our company in the 1960s. The current blend, in addition to the presence of Montepulciano, includes a small percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon which manages to better soften the vigorous tannins and make the aromatic spectrum more complex.

POSTA ARIGNANO is the name of the ancient farmhouse that stands in the center of the "Coppanetta" estate where, in ancient times, travelers who crossed the Daunia lands found refreshment and very often also the shepherds in transhumance from nearby Abruzzo. Today the farm is surrounded by about 30 hectares. of vineyards that give rise to most of our labels.

POSTA ARIGNANO is the name of the ancient farmhouse that stands in the center of the "Coppanetta" estate where, in ancient times, travelers who crossed the Daunia lands found refreshment and very often also the shepherds in transhumance from nearby Abruzzo. Today the farm is surrounded by about 30 hectares. of vineyards that give rise to most of our labels.

POSTA ARIGNANO is the name of the ancient farmhouse that stands in the center of the "Coppanetta" estate where, in ancient times, travelers who crossed the Daunia lands found refreshment and very often also the shepherds in transhumance from nearby Abruzzo. Today the farm is surrounded by about 30 hectares. of vineyards that give rise to most of our labels.

The white bombino also lends itself easily to the production of lively and sparkling wines, thanks to its acidic vein which allows to obtain fresh and fragrant wines. PEPITO'S is proof of this: Fresh and delicate, characterized by a pleasant perlage, very cold it is an excellent aperitif, but also a pleasant accompaniment to fish and shellfish dishes.

Intense red wine, with aromas of plums, small black fruits and spices that surround a decisive and clean fruit. Impact on the palate, volume without sagging, acidity that well balances the typical sweetness of the vine. Pleasant finish, poured by notes of chocolate and licorice. Pairings Finds its best pairing with cheeses, roasts and all dishes of the Mediterranean cuisine.

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.

A niche edition that comes from a small vineyard of ancient saplings. The color is dark red. The scents are those of plum jam and bitter chocolate which just covers the smoky notes. There are also the typical scents of the Mediterranean maquis. On the palate it is cherry-like, deep and intense, with very soft tannins. Pairings Ideal with meat sauce, roasts, aged cheeses and Mediterranean dishes.

Rosé wine obtained from primitivo racemes. Intense, enveloping and at the same time delicate and elegant with a fresh acidity and a long citrus finish. Pairings Serve as an aperitif to combine with seafood and land appetizers. The combination with shellfish, seafood and fish-based dishes is exciting.

It has a bright ruby red color with slight violet reflections. The olfactory scents are mainly characterized by notes of red fruit. On the palate it is light-bodied, fresh, characterized by good sapidity.

Primitive with a blackish colour. The nose is saturated with fruit, ripe cherries, pulpy and juicy. In the mouth the sweetness of the residual sugars is perfectly balanced by a splendid and very natural juiciness. It is a tale of passions and emotions, a starry night, a research that continues. Pairings It goes well with blue and seasoned cheeses tasted with jams. Also excellent with dry pastries.

Maximum expression of an age-old vine that has been handed down for generations. Dark ruby red in colour, it has a deep, clear and precise nose, which ranges from ripe black fruits to the spices of the Mediterranean scrub. The palate, elegant, but at the same time endowed with great density and substance, is full, sapid with iodized notes, complex and balanced despite the alcohol. Pairings To be kept exclusively for important moments or to meditate in front of the fireplace.

Winemakers generally give their name to the most important wine of the House. Bruno Vespa made the opposite choice: he baptized the cheapest wine because his challenge is to get the greatest number of consumers to approach a product with an excellent relationship between quality and selling price. IL BRUNO DEI VESPA is a Primitivo Salento that can elegantly accompany daily meals of all kinds.

Cultivated with the traditional sapling system, the Primitivo grapes are harvested manually and the must is fermented at a controlled temperature of 33°C for 25 days. Finally, we proceed to aging in barrique for at least 12 months. Intense red in color with violet reflections, the wine has a bouquet of ripe fruit with spicy notes. On the palate, thanks to the aging in barrels, it is soft and structured.

Notte Rossa's Negroamaro is a fresh, fruity and generous red wine from the Salento area, vinified and aged in steel vats. With a velvety, rich and juicy sip, it expresses fragrant aromas of Mediterranean scrub, small dark berry fruits and light marine flavors

Nero di Troia is a great classic of the Salento area. Masseria Spaccafico with the Passera Scopaiola celebrates and enhances this particular vine pearl of Salento. In tasting, Masseria Spaccafico's Nero di Troia Passera Scopaiola offers an intense ruby red color with purple reflections, an authoritative and decisive nose of figs and red fruits such as blackberries and blueberries with marked floral notes of violet and peony. On the palate this particular red wine has a marked softness that delicately caresses the palate while the marked minerality refreshes it, creating an absolutely perfect balance in the consumer's mouth.

dark ruby red, the nose reveals hints of blueberry, black currant, aromatic herbs and undergrowth, with sweeter nuances from vanilla to cloves. The sip is vigorous but soft, leaving the perception of black cherry jam, freshness and flavor.

Here's a big, bold red from Puglia in southern Italy and is made from a blend of the two most popular red grapes there, Negroamaro makes up 80% with Primitivo 20%. Powerful dark fruit flavors are held together in a smooth, full-bodied red wine with soft tannins and a lingering depth of flavor on the finish, thanks to the Italian appassimento winemaking technique, which involves adding a portion of dried grapes to the ferment to create richness of flavor and concentration.

Salice Salentino DOP Cantalupi is produced with Negroamaro and Malvasia nera di Lecce grapes from spurred cordon cultivated vines on alluvial soils, medium texture with areas tending towards limestone. The harvest takes place by destemming and soft pressing. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature. Maceration for 12 days at a temperature of 28-30°C. Aging for at least 12 months in hl oak barrels. 30.

Sweet and full-bodied, balanced, with a pleasant acid note and robust tannins. A persistent finish enhances the return of the rich aromatic bouquet already perceived on the nose.

Ancient construction in dry stone, the Jazzo defended the herds and shepherds from the nocturnal attack of the wolves, preventing the climbing over of the fences with its overhanging stones, called Stones of the Wolves or Paralupi. Still today an intact Jazzo watches over the vineyards from which we have selected Pietra dei Lupi, obtained from the vinification of 100% Uva di Troia. A wine of great elegance and freshness, its tannins refine in 7.5 HL Slavonian oak tonneaux.

Verdeca is a native white grape variety of Puglia, with greenish hues that suggest its name. Elegant, mineral and very vigorous. Bianco d'Alessano is an ancient white grape variety, originally from a small town in the lower Salento from which it takes its name. It is appreciated for its adaptability to various types of terrain. "Latecomer" in sprouting and ripening between September and October.

Thanks to its excellent adaptability, Chardonnay is one of the most widespread white grape varieties in the world. Cultivated in all climatic conditions and in all areas, on clayey-calcareous soils and with a temperate, warm and windy climate, it ensures great results.

Salento is identified by three climatic elements: the sun, creator of generous sugar levels, the sea, responsible for the minerality of the wines, and the wind which makes this territory naturally free from diseases and particularly suitable for the production of "natural" wines. Characterized by extensive flat areas and modest hills, Salento is geologically made up of a medium-textured limestone structure.

Susumaniello, an autochthonous black grape variety from Puglia, grown in Salento. Its name recalls, in the Apulian dialect, the name of the "somarello" indicating the high productivity of the plant loaded with bunches "like a donkey". After the first decade of life of the vineyard, the bunch is unloaded of grapes and the production loses in quantity but improves in quality, producing wines of great expression.

Autochthonous of Puglia, it is the main black grape variety of Salento. Its origins are very ancient (VIII century AC ), it probably owes its name to the terms “niger” (Latin) and “mavros” (Greek) which both mean black. The great versatility makes it suitable for all types of winemaking

Susumaniello, an autochthonous black grape variety from Puglia, grown in Salento. Its name recalls, in the Apulian dialect, the name of the "somarello" indicating the high productivity of the plant loaded with bunches "like a donkey". After the first decade of life of the vineyard, the bunch is unloaded of grapes and the production loses in quantity but improves in quality, producing wines of great expression.

Negroamaro, native to Puglia, is the main black grape variety of Salento. Its origins are very ancient (VIII century AC ), it probably owes its name to the terms “niger” (Latin) and “mavros” (Greek) which both mean black. The great versatility makes it suitable for all types of wines.

Primitivo, a native black grape variety of Puglia. It owes its name to the characteristic vegetative phases of the plant, all early, from maturation to budding, from flowering to veraison, from which the old name of "Primaticcio" derives.

Fiano, also known by the name Apiano, is an ancient southern vine whose cultivation dates back to Roman times. The name derives from the Latin word Apianus (bee) due to the sweetness of its berries, much appreciated by bees.

Verdeca is a native white grape variety of Puglia, with greenish hues that suggest its name. Elegant, mineral and very vigorous.

Susumaniello, an autochthonous black grape variety from Puglia, grown in Salento. Its name recalls, in the Apulian dialect, the name of the "somarello" indicating the ancient tradition of raising the productivity of the plant by loading it with bunches "like a donkey". After the first decade of life of the vineyard, the bunch is unloaded of grapes and the production loses in quantity but improves in quality, producing wines of great expression.

Negroamaro, native to Puglia, is the main black grape variety of Salento. Its origins are very ancient (VIII century AC ), it probably owes its name to the terms “niger” (Latin) and “mavros” (Greek) which both mean black. The great versatility makes it suitable for all types of winemaking.

Thanks to its excellent adaptability, Chardonnay is one of the most widespread white grape varieties in the world. Cultivated in all climatic conditions and in any territory, on clayey-calcareous soils and with a temperate, warm and windy climate, it ensures great results.

A blend of three grapes of ancient Salento origin: Negroamaro owes its name to the terms "niger" (Latin) and "mavros" (Greek) which both mean black. A highly versatile vine, it is suitable for all types of winemaking. Sangiovese is the most cultivated variety in Italy, daughter of an ancient cross between Negrodolce and Ciliegiolo, both native Apulian vines. Malvasia Nera, a vine with great softness and aroma, best balances the angular characters of the other two grapes.

A historic Salento blend often made directly in the field with the alternation of eight plants of Negroamaro with two of Malvasia Nera. Negroamaro owes its name to the terms "niger" (Latin) and "mavros" (Greek) which both mean black. A highly versatile vine, it is suitable for all types of winemaking. Malvasia Nera, a vine with great softness and aroma, best balances the angular characters of the other two grapes.

Three vines that best reflect this prized Salento DOP . Negroamaro owes its name to the terms "niger" (Latin) and "mavros" (Greek) which both mean black. A highly versatile vine, it is suitable for all types of winemaking. Montepulciano is a vine grown in a large part of the eastern coast of Italy. When young it has impressive acidity which, if well dosed, allows it to age superbly. Malvasia Nera, a vine with great softness and aroma, best balances the angular characters of the other two grapes.

Primitivo, a native black grape variety of Puglia, owes its name to the characteristic vegetative phases of the plant, all early, from ripening to budding, from flowering to veraison, from which the old name of "Primaticcio" derives.

Primitivo, a native black grape variety from Puglia. It owes its name to the characteristic vegetative phases of the plant, all early, from maturation to budding, from flowering to veraison, from which the old name of "Primaticcio" derives.

Salento is identified by three climatic elements: the sun, creator of generous sugar levels, the sea, responsible for the minerality of the wines, and the wind which makes this territory naturally free from diseases and particularly suitable for the production of "natural" wines. Characterized by extensive flat areas and modest hills, Salento is geologically made up of a medium-textured limestone structure.