Wines of Puglia

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Wine produced from Negroamaro grapes grown in the area of Salice Salentino and other municipalities in the province of Lecce and Brindisi. Manual harvest at the right maturation with careful selection of the grapes. Manual sorting of the bunch with a selection belt, fermentation of the must at a controlled temperature, traditional maceration for 20-25 days, good use of delestage and pumping over. Carrying out of the malolactic fermentation in barriques at a controlled temperature, with the use of batonnage. 12 months of aging in French oak barriques. 2-3 months of aging in the bottle.

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. AGING: The wine is aged in steel tanks for one year. Before bottling, the wine is filtered, but not cold stabilized, in order to safeguard the integrity of the product. The permanence in the bottle before being marketed lasts 6 months, in aging rooms completely dug out of the limestone rock typical of the area where it was born. TASTING NOTES The nose has clear hints of fresh fruit, plums and strawberries. Strong, full, sweet and very vinous on the palate. Malicchia Mapicchia is a meditation wine ready for any type of combination: from sweets to dry pasta, to aged, aromatic, spicy or blue cheeses, perhaps served with jams to create a splendid contrast between the strong and the sweet taste. Ideal also accompanied by main courses of meat seasoned with fruit-based sauces.

Manual harvest. Destemming and low temperature fermentation. The crushed grapes remain at a low temperature for a few hours before fermentation, after which the soft pressing takes place. Fermentation continues at around 18°. It remains three months in steel before being bottled. After bottling it remains in cavea karso for another 2 months.

Barsento Casaboli Primitivo Gioia del Colle DOC Riserva has an intense ruby red color with slight purplish reflections. The nose is expressed with great complexity and elegance, on fruity tones of plum, black berries, blackberry and black cherry. On the palate it denotes a considerable thickness and a certain structure, which skilfully blends with its softness and its consistent tannins. The finish is long and of excellent persistence.

W'Heart! in the rosé version it is an excellent wine produced with 100% Primitivo grapes. The harvest is done manually in the first ten days of September. After destemming, fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature, and before soft pressing, the must is left to macerate on the skins for about 10 hours. A rosé that excites the eye with its splendid intense coral color with violet reflections. It offers the nose sweetly fruity hints mixed with delicate floral notes. On the palate it has a pleasant freshness. A perfect aperitif glass that also lends itself beautifully to fish-based dishes.

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. AGING: The wine is aged in steel tanks for one year. Before bottling, the wine is filtered, but not cold stabilized, in order to safeguard the integrity of the product. The permanence in the bottle before being marketed lasts 6 months, in aging rooms completely dug out of the limestone rock typical of the area where it was born. TASTING NOTES The nose has clear hints of fresh fruit, plums and strawberries. Strong, full, sweet and very vinous on the palate. Malicchia Mapicchia is a meditation wine ready for any type of combination: from sweets to dry pasta, to aged, aromatic, spicy or blue cheeses, perhaps served with jams to create a splendid contrast between the strong and the sweet taste. Ideal also accompanied by main courses of meat seasoned with fruit-based sauces.