In the heart of our ancient villages, from high balconies and white terraces, fortune whispers to passers-by. It is made of the clay that once nourished the vines. It is a flower when it opens, a fruit on a peach tree, a grain on a vine.
Area:San Marzano, Salento, Puglia. About 100 meters above sea level.
Ground:Medium clayey texture, shallow and with good presence of skeleton.
Cultivation:Espalier (4,500 vines per hectare).
Harvest:Second half of September.
Winemaking:Thermo-controlled maceration of approximately 10 days followed by alcoholic fermentation with selected yeasts.
Refinement:In steel.
Organoleptic characteristics:Intense ruby red color with violet reflections: complex and broad aroma with notes of red fruit; wine with good structure, balanced and fresh.
Pairings:Cold cuts, robust first courses, risottos, light meat dishes.