Wines of Puglia

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

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.

In the glass it has a beautiful ruby red color, very concentrated. The vegetal notes discreetly face the nose, where it is then enveloped by an iridescent fan, between fruity and spicy. When tasted it has a good structure, with a warm and enveloping sip. Wonderful with cannelloni with sheep's sauce.

In the wide and varied range of labels of the Conti Zecca winery, the wines made with native single grape varieties stand out for importance and interest. The company is investing considerable energy in this direction.

This wine takes its name from an underground hiding place, where the locals found shelter during dangerous situations. The entire farm took on the name of Rifugio, which today is a particularly suitable area for the cultivation of fine Primitivo grapes.

Every year the "Nero" of the Conti Zecca winery reaches the "finals" in the judgments of the most renowned wine guides, obtaining scores that, if they do not exceed 90 cents, are punctually very close. This year too is no exception. It is a wine that follows a long aging: it ages 18 months in French wooden barriques, one year in large oak barrels and six months in bottle.

The Aglianico Salento PGI "Terra" from the Conti Zecca winery is a ruby red wine. Notes of wild berries, tobacco and vanilla emerge on the nose. The flavor is enveloping and harmonious with soft tannins. Before being bottled, it is aged in barriques and oak barrels.

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.

In the glass it has a beautiful ruby red color, very concentrated. The vegetal notes discreetly face the nose, where it is then enveloped by an iridescent fan, between fruity and spicy. When tasted it has a good structure, with a warm and enveloping sip. Wonderful with cannelloni with sheep's sauce.

Production area: Acerenza, Basilicata. Grapes and Vinification: Aglianico del Vulture. Aging in steel on its own noble lees. Color and Pairing: Rosé, ideal for fish, white meats and cheeses.

Wine produced from Negroamaro grapes grown in the provinces of Lecce and Brindisi. Manual harvest at the right maturation with careful selection of the grapes. Traditional maceration for 10-12 days and fermentation of the must at a controlled temperature, good use of pumping over and delestage. Six months of aging in French oak barriques. 2-3 months of aging in the bottle.

Wine produced from Fiano grapes grown on calcareous and clayey soils, harvested manually at the right ripeness with careful selection of the bunches. Traditional vinification with soft pressing, fermentation at a controlled temperature of 16°C and brief rest on the fine lees.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

it has a dark ruby red color with intense violet reflections. On the nose each element is characterized by elegance and softness. On the palate it has a great body, soft and rich in noble tannins, with a vanilla and cocoa finish.

much appreciated by young people as it is versatile and easy to drink, thanks above all to the scents of fresh red berry fruit, such as cherries and morello cherries. Brilliant ruby red, the nose is fine and fruity.

Intense ruby red color with cardinal reflections, the nose is harmonious, with notes of ripe red fruit and slightly spicy. Elegant and velvety flavor, light acidity and very pleasant tannins.

Ruby red color with garnet reflections elegant and rich bouquet, dark fruit, round and harmonious taste, with a balsamic finish.

intense ruby red with violet reflections. The nose still highlights the fruity, with notes of ripe cherries and discreet hints of wood. Warm on the palate, soft, pleasantly present the tannins.

ruby red in color with purple reflections, the nose reveals pleasant aromas of wild plum, blackberries, wild strawberries and toasted notes. Harmonious, elegant and warm palate.

intense ruby red color, the aromas explode in red berried fruits, cherries and morello cherries. In the mouth it has a perfect balance of ripe fruit.

Intense ruby red wine with cardinal reflections. The nose presents captivating fruits of cherries and figs, and notes of vanilla. The palate is marked by hints of small, juicy and ripe red fruits. Warm and with a good fragrance, with gritty and pleasant tannins.

Intense ruby red wine with amaranth reflections. The nose presents captivating fruits of cherry jam and dates, notes of vanilla and licorice. The palate is marked by hints of small red fruits, juicy and ripe, and by the sweet nuances of wood. Warm and with a good fragrance, with gritty and pleasant tannins. Perfect as a meditation and… conversation wine!

Intense red wine with purple reflections. The bouquet immediately appears very complex and of great finesse then explodes into hints of roasted coffee and hints of ripe cherry and plum, combined with the spicy notes of vanilla from the wood. Harmoniously balanced and velvety on the palate, delicately tannic, it is full-bodied and full, with typical characteristics of dried grapes.

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

Colore: rosso rubino. Profumo: intenso e complesso con eleganti note fruttate (prugne, more, ribes) insieme ai tipici sentori speziati di cannella e pepe nero. Sapore: caldo morbido giustamente tannico persistente.

Colore: rosso rubino intenso con riflessi porporini. Profumo: note di fichi secchi e datteri prugne e mirtilli in confettura aprono a sensazioni di viole piacevoli e sottili toni speziati con drappi di sottobosco. Sentori di frutta secca e cacao in chiusura. Sapore: delicata dolcezza al palato freschezza appagante tannino morbido e persistenza complessa.

Colore: rosso rubino con nuance granate. Profumo: naso intenso ed elegante con evidenti sentori di frutta scura matura ciliegia prugna spezie dolci come lo zenzero e l'anice in equilibrata fusione con accennate note tostate di legno. Sapore: secco e corposo accarezza morbidamente il palato con buona consistenza e tannino elegante accompagnato da una piacevole ed armonica freschezza. Finale speziato piuttosto lungo ed ampio.

Colore: rosso rubino con nuance granate. Profumo: naso intenso ed elegante con evidenti sentori di frutta scura matura ciliegia prugna spezie dolci come lo zenzero e l'anice in equilibrata fusione con accennate note tostate di legno. Sapore: secco e corposo accarezza morbidamente il palato con buona consistenza e tannino elegante accompagnato da una piacevole ed armonica freschezza. Finale speziato piuttosto lungo ed ampio.

Colore: rosso rubino con nuance granate. Profumo: naso intenso ed elegante con evidenti sentori di frutta scura matura ciliegia prugna spezie dolci come lo zenzero e l'anice in equilibrata fusione con accennate note tostate di legno. Sapore: secco e corposo accarezza morbidamente il palato con buona consistenza e tannino elegante accompagnato da una piacevole ed armonica freschezza. Finale speziato piuttosto lungo ed ampio.