Classic Vermentino with aromas of citrus and yellow peaches and floral notes and sage.
The year 2022 was marked by a lack of rain: from winter to early spring only 170 mm of precipitation was recorded. In May, Banfi experienced drought and above-average temperatures. Then came scorching hot days in June, July and mid-August. This resulted in an early harvest of white grape varieties. Vermentino is a late ripening grape variety and well suited to such climatic conditions. The harvest began on September 5th. Thanks to the high ventilation of the vineyards during the hottest hours of the afternoon, the aromas and especially the acidity were perfectly preserved.

Classic Vermentino with aromas of citrus and yellow peaches and floral notes and sage.

Excellently made Chianti Classico from the Angelini family with distinctive fruit and acidity, fresh minerality - perfect for eating.

Germany is the world's third largest producer of Pinot Noir. As the name implies, it ripens late (spät) and it was brought to Germany from Burgundy. Called Pinot Noir in France, this grape produces elegant, velvety wines with a distinctive bouquet reminiscent of bitter almonds or blackberries. Weingut Höfling is a family-owned winery in Eußenheim situated to the Northwest of Würzburg. Almost all of their vineyards are present on slopes and hilly terrain, and most of all of the work in the vineyards is by hands.  The people in the winery work very hard and with a commitment to produce unique Franconian wines that show the qualities of the region. So they uses domestic wood and hometown barrels and like the most prized Franken wines were traditionally bottled in a Bocksbeutel, a squat green or brown flagon with a round body, is by Höfling too.

Germany is the world's third largest producer of Pinot Noir. As the name implies, it ripens late (spät) and it was brought to Germany from Burgundy. Called Pinot Noir in France, this grape produces elegant, velvety wines with a distinctive bouquet reminiscent of bitter almonds or blackberries. Weingut Höfling is a family-owned winery in Eußenheim situated to the Northwest of Würzburg. Almost all of their vineyards are present on slopes and hilly terrain, and most of all of the work in the vineyards is by hands.  The people in the winery work very hard and with a commitment to produce unique Franconian wines that show the qualities of the region. So they uses domestic wood and hometown barrels and like the most prized Franken wines were traditionally bottled in a Bocksbeutel, a squat green or brown flagon with a round body, is by Höfling too.

Cava is a traditional method Spanish sparkling wine produced mainly in the Penedès region of Catalonia. It is made the same way that Champagne is produced, but with different grapes. It is most often made using a blend of Macabeo, Parellada and Xarel.lo grapes, with a good balance of aromatic with rich floral aromas and pear/melon-like notes and high acidity. 

The Rosso di Montalcino from Banfi is one of the very good small Brunellos of the wine region. 100% Sangiovese from the carefully researched and selected grape variety variations at Banfi - there are a total of about 600 Sangiovese clones with very specific characteristics.

Brunello di Montalcino is a DOCG for dry red wine in the Italian region of Tuscany. The zone includes the slopes around the picturesque hilltop town of Montalcino - 40 kilometres south of Siena in the province of the same name. The wine is made from 100 per cent varietal Sangiovese Brunello. An important aspect of the quality lies in the very special climate, as it is warmer and drier than in the nearby Chianti areas and the nights are cooler. The Castello di Banfi winery was founded by two Italian-Americans from New York, Harry and John Mariani, who had become very wealthy by importing Lambrusco. In the mid-1970s, they created a very ambitious wine project based on the highest quality, which quickly gained great recognition.

Elegant Nobile di Montepulciano with aromas of flowers and mint, cherries, blackberries, bitter oranges and marzipan. The origins of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano go back to the year 1300; the wine was already famous and much praised throughout Europe in the Middle Ages. The best wine has traditionally always been reserved for the Pope and the Curia in the Vatican. This is where the addition or decorative nickname “Vino Nobile”, which was only used in the 18th century, comes from, the wine for the distinguished – the nobility. The wine is made from Prugnolo Gentile, a Sangiovese clone.

With the 2021 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Tre Rose Santa Caterina, comes a personal present meant for a person who is very special to you.

We deliver the 2021 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Tre Rose Santa Caterina with the following guaranties and wine documents.

• The wine is in excellent conditions and has to be drank and savored.
• We guarantee the authenticity of the wine and its professional storage.
• It is a high-quality, dry, long aging and, most of all, it is a renowned red wine.
• You receive the authenticity guarantee and the wine portrait as a certificate.
• In addition to that: our own advice regarding storage, plus a recommendation on how to savor and open the wine.

On sandy loam soils, a rich rosé is created from the Cabernet Franc and Merlot grape varieties, with aromas of raspberry. Domaine Chiroulet is a down-to-earth family winery founded in 1893. The estate's headquarters in Ténarèze in Gascony are known for their Armagnac.

Silvaner from Franken, in South Germany is a dry white wine known for its mineral characteristics. In 1659, the cultivation of Silvaner was first documented in Germany, namely in Castell  in Franken. This variety can express its terroir almost as well as Riesling. In 1970, 23% of German vineyards were planted with the Silvaner grape, however in 2018, it made up only 4.6% of the country's plantings. Silvaner ripens about two weeks earlier than Riesling, likes average exposure to sunshine and needs moist soil. They are full-bodied, delicate, earthy and fruity tones wine with a mild acidity, makes Silvaner an excellent food match. The aromas often resemble flowers and plants, or melons, yellow plums and apples. 

On pebbly limestone soils, a fresh, lively white wine is produced from the Colombard and Sauvignon Blanc grape varieties—with aromas of mint and exotic fruits. Domaine Chiroulet is a down-to-earth family winery founded in 1893. The estate's headquarters in Ténarèze, Gascony, is known for its Armagnac.

Scheurebe is a crossing of Riesling and the "Bukett grape". It was bred in Rheinhessen and named after its breeder, Georg Scheu, who found this new variety in 1916. The wines made from Scheurebe are full-bodied, have pronounced acidity and a bouquet and taste reminiscent of black currants. Weingut Höfling is a family-owned winery in Eußenheim situated to the Northwest of Würzburg. Almost all of their vineyards are present on slopes and hilly terrain, and most of all of the work in the vineyards is by hands.  The people in the winery work very hard and with a commitment to produce unique Franconian wines that show the qualities of the region. So they uses domestic wood and hometown barrels and like the most prized Franken wines were traditionally bottled in a Bocksbeutel, a squat green or brown flagon with a round body, is by Höfling too.

The castle ruins of Gössenheim stand on a large mountain made of wave limestone from the lower Muschelkalk. This characterizes the wines of the location. The soils are interspersed with small splinters of wave limestone and mixed with loess clay. The main location is below the castle ruins, the second, the Arnberg, is a hilltop to the south. The vineyard slopes slope to the south and have a slope of between 25 and almost 50%.

Weinviertel is Austria's most important wine region in terms of both its area under vine and the quantity of wine it produces. Grüner Veltliner accounts for more than one half of this area, making Weinviertel home to more than half of all Austrian Grüner Veltliner vines. The Weinviertel type of Grüner Veltliner is recognizable from its spicy "peppery" flavor. The association with green, white and, due to higher ripeness also black pepper is complimented by a fruit-driven bouquet and crisp acidity.  From the vintage 2009 on, the powerful Weinviertel DAC Reserve exists beside this classic-dry, fresh type. 

The entry-level Grüner Veltliner from Pollerhof. - Loess soil, steel tank. Aromatic, authentic Lössveltliner, apple, on the palate, fruit presence, juicy, fresh, pleasant acidity - says Erwin Poller. Exactly!

Riesling is one of the noble grape varieties and is capable of producing a variety of extraordinary white wine styles, and is most known for the sweeter-style German wine it produces.  Although sweet wines dominate this category, there are some amazingly dry and complex wine is produced in Alsace, Germany and the United States. This grape variety dominates in Germany and the majority of the white wines produced there are made in the sweeter style. There is a classification system in place, which categorizes wines by their sweetness. From driest to sweetest, they are Kabinett, Spätlese, Auslese,  Beerenauslese and Trockenbeerenauslese. These whites range from the semisweet, lighter style to the extremely sweet, lush and dessert wine style. Veit is one of Piesport’s oldest winegrowing families. The vineyard has 7 hectares in and around the famous village of Piesport in the Mosel. 

y tu de quien eres ? - and who are you ? The question about the Spanish white wine project is justified because the wine comes from a so-called mixed batch. This is how wine was produced almost everywhere: in the vineyard the most diverse grape varieties were mixed next to each other - sometimes unrecognized. The different ripening behavior of the grape varieties helped to compensate for the different weather conditions from year to year. Nowadays, winemakers are experimenting with the mixed batch again and are making lively, fascinating wines.

By the way, here are the white grape varieties: Tardana , Macabeo , Marisancho , Doña Blanca , Albillo , Blanquilla

Bodegas Gratias is a unique, fascinating wine project - from the relatively unknown wine region of La Manchuela in the hinterland of Valencia towards La Mancha. What is special about this small region are the rare autochthonous grape varieties such as Bobal (which also forms the backbone of the y tu de quien eres ?) and Tardana. The young families and summer lovers of the Bodegas Gratias have dedicated themselves entirely to the unique wines from these grape varieties - working ambitiously organically and with an excellent feel for aromatic subtleties and precision.

y tu de quien eres ? - and who are you ? The question about the Spanish red wine project is justified because the wine comes from a so-called mixed batch. This is how wine was produced almost everywhere: in the vineyard the most diverse grape varieties were mixed next to each other - sometimes unrecognized. The different ripening behavior of the grape varieties helped to compensate for the different weather conditions from year to year. Nowadays, winemakers are experimenting with the mixed batch again and are making lively, fascinating wines.

By the way, here are the red grape varieties: Bobal, Marisancho, Teta de Vaca, Pedro Juan, Moravia Agria, Moravia Dulce, Cegivera, Rojal, Valencín, Albillo

Bodegas Gratias is a unique, fascinating wine project - from the relatively unknown wine region of La Manchuela in the hinterland of Valencia towards La Mancha. What is special about this small region are the rare autochthonous grape varieties such as Bobal (which also forms the backbone of the y tu de quien eres ?) and Tardana. The young families and summer lovers of the Bodegas Gratias have dedicated themselves entirely to the unique wines from these grape varieties - working ambitiously organically and with an excellent feel for aromatic subtleties and precision.

German most famous and oldest viticulture is the „Steilhange“, steep slopes along the Mosella river. No wonder that Weingut Milz can praise such a long winemaking tradition and history. Since 1520, the Milz family has been known as great winemakers in Trittenheim, a wine village in the well-known Moselschleife. Parts of the original 1680 wine cellar are today still visible. Milz’s wines are quite classic Riesling from the Mosel, since they present the ideal alcohol level, delicatesugar residue and an extremely long finish. In 1900, these wines used to be the most expensive in any European restaurant’s menu, even more high-priced than the best Burgundies and Bordeaux wines.

Beautiful Crianza with present fruit, pleasant acidity and well-integrated wood.
The Hacienda López de Haro is located in the heart of the Rioja Alta, near the historic town of San Vincente de la Sonsierra, one of the places with the longest wine-growing tradition. The region offers the best conditions for the Tempranillo grape variety. The vineyards are protected in the north by the Toloño Mountains, the climate in the south is positively influenced by the Ebro River. The Bodegas has 5000 barriques in which the red wines acquire elegance and softness.

The northern Spanish wine-growing region of La Rioja stretches along the Ebro River. The vineyards are cultivated on calcareous and clayey soils. The red wines from Rioja are traditionally always a cuvée, i.e. a blend of different grape varieties. The most important is Tempranillo, followed by Garnacha Tinta (fr. Grenache Noir), Mazuelo (fr. Carignan) and Graciano.

At Später-Veit, the easy-drinking, light, elegant wines are particularly successful. A fine Pinot Noir Rosé, beautiful old gold, 12% alcohol content.

The Später-Veit winery cultivates some of Piesport's best steep slopes: Domherr, Falkenberg, Goldtröpfchen and Grafenberg. And it has been in the family for 350 years. An ancient Piesport winemaking dynasty! It couldn't be more classic!

Organic sparkling wine made from the Ugny Blanc de Charentes grape variety. Traditional bottle fermentation, citrus notes, yellow fruity, floral.

Pure Frappato from organic farming. The red grape variety is typical of the Vittoria wine region in Sicily. Classically, Frappato contributes freshness, fruitiness and acidity to the Ceraluolo di Vittoria in combination with the full-bodied Nero d'Avola. As a stand-alone red wine, a Frappato offers fine elegance.

Street artist Andrea Buglisi's labels for Baglio di Pianetto wines.   Women and men caught in everyday poses and activities, which, thanks to the artist's imagination, create a correspondence between the character of the wine and its personification on the label. Everyone is free to let themselves be carried away by the visual suggestions, bringing their own memories into play. Just like when sipping a wine. The Frappato, fresh and lively, is a maiden playing with grape-balls.

The house of Kessler is one of the few sparkling wine producers in Germany that has its historical roots in the Champagne region. With the expertise he gathered as a director and associate of Veuve Cliquot-Ponsardin, Georg Christian von Kessler founded Germany’s oldest sparkling wine producer on the 1st July 1826. The House of Kessler has always stuck to traditional methods, and used the same bottle fermentation technique. All the top sparkling wines are made according to the méthode traditionelle that the company founder, Georg Christian von Kessler, brought from the Champagne region to Germany exactly 190 years ago. Some of the production is still stored in medieval maturation cellars, where they are shaken by hand.

Riesling is one of the noble grape varieties and is capable of producing a variety of extraordinary white wine styles, and is most known for the sweeter-style German wine it produces.  Although sweet wines dominate this category, there are some amazingly dry and complex wine is produced in Alsace, Germany and the United States. This grape variety dominates in Germany and the majority of the white wines produced there are made in the sweeter style. There is a classification system in place, which categorizes wines by their sweetness. From driest to sweetest, they are Kabinett, Spätlese, Auslese,  Beerenauslese and Trockenbeerenauslese. These whites range from the semisweet, lighter style to the extremely sweet, lush and dessert wine style. Veit is one of Piesport’s oldest winegrowing families. The vineyard has 7 hectares in and around the famous village of Piesport in the Mosel. 

Non-alcoholic wine with a classic Sauvignon Blanc bouquet.

Malvasia Nera is the more fruity version of Negroamaro with the best results in Puglia and Tuscany. The Sampietrana winery was founded in 1952 as a cooperative. The vines for Malvasia are more than 50 years old.

The Italian region of Apulia (Puglia) with its capital Bari is located deep in the south on the Adriatic coast. The elongated region consists of the spur (the Gargano Mountains) and the heel (the Salento Peninsula) of the boot. The area is one of the oldest wine-growing regions in the world, as the Phoenicians and Greeks planted vines here 3,000 years ago. The Romans particularly valued the wine from Tarentum (port city of Taranto) and the poet Horace (65-8 BC) described this area as a place of “eternal spring”. In contrast to the other southern regions, there are hardly any mountains, but the landscape consists of plateaus and flatlands. The climate is dry and hot with little rainfall, so artificial irrigation is sometimes necessary. The soils consist primarily of limestone, clay and sandstone. Puglia has the most grape varieties in southern Italy, around 80 percent of which are red.

A classic Moscato d'Asti. Moscato - Muskat - Muskateller is an aromatic grape variety, created equally for excellent mineral dry and residually sweet white wines with little alcohol.

The house of Kessler is one of the few sparkling wine producers in Germany that has its historical roots in the Champagne region. With the expertise he gathered as a director and associate of Veuve Cliquot-Ponsardin, Georg Christian von Kessler founded Germany’s oldest sparkling wine producer on the 1st July 1826. The House of Kessler has always stuck to traditional methods, and used the same bottle fermentation technique. All the top sparkling wines are made according to the méthode traditionelle that the company founder, Georg Christian von Kessler, brought from the Champagne region to Germany exactly 190 years ago. Some of the production is still stored in medieval maturation cellars, where they are shaken by hand.

Côtes de Bourg is an Appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) for Bordeaux wine situated around the small town of Bourg-sur-Gironde near Bordeaux, France. The first vineyards in the area were founded by the Romans. In the Middle Ages, Bourg was a major port for wine and the vineyards developed at the same tempo as the estuary traffic. Red Côtes de Bourg are garnet in colour and are predominantly based on the Merlot grape, blended with smaller quantities of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Some Chateaux still use Malbec as part of the blend. The vine has been established in le Bourgeais for centuries and the current varieties have been selected because of their performance in relation to the soil. The Côtes de Bourg are characterized by the diversity and richness of their soils.
Although the Côtes de Bourg is composed of mainly clay and limestone soils, their make-up is so rich that there is a veritable mosaic of sand and gravel in the area around Pugnac. Three types are predominant. Firstly, the Sienna-red Quaternary alluvium that is quite specific to the region and situated more on the heights: Merlot and Malbec are widely cultivated. Merlot and Cabernet are planted on clay and sandy gravel soils while Merlot is also grown on the widespread areas of clay and limestone.

With the 2020 Château de Lidonne comes a personal present meant for a person who is very special to you.

We deliver the 2020 Château de Lidonne with the following guaranties and wine documents.

• The wine is in excellent conditions and has to be drank and savored.
• We guarantee the authenticity of the wine and its professional storage.
• It is a high-quality, dry, long aging and, most of all, it is a renowned red wine.
• You receive the authenticity guarantee and the wine portrait as a certificate.
• In addition to that: our own advice regarding storage, plus a recommendation on how to savor and open the wine.

The vineyards in western Rheinhessen near the Palatinate are high and relatively cool. Perfectly suited for expressive Pinot Gris. The vineyard covers 15 hectares on volcanic soil.

Clear fruit, gentle acidity, mineral.

Today, Susumaniello is almost exclusively found in Apulia, although it originally comes from Croatia. It was almost extinct because of its low yield. In the meantime, however, ambitious winegrowers are again relying on the red grape variety to produce extraordinary wines. The hot, sunny climate of Apulia softens the initially high acidity of the Susumaniello. The wine has a nice fruity spiciness. The resemblance to Sangiovese is noticeable.

Kosher red wine. Grenache, Tempranillo, Merlot and Syrah from DO Montsant

Catherine and François have a 45-hectare wine estate in Vallet, in the heart of the Muscadet Sèvre et Maine appellation area. Growing Muscadet’s one and only grape variety, Melon, is their passion. They are committed to an approach that respects the soil, the climate and the natural environment and produce a Cru Vallet that combines finesse and minerality.

From the bush trained vineyards, we always produce Frappato grapes for the production of “Vigna di Pettineo” selection. From the best carefully handpicked grapes, we make this cherry red wine, with violet reflection and a underbush hints. The freshness of tannins give a lovely pleasure and a refined taste. Vinification is 7 days maceration with marcs and fermentation at controlled temperature. The ageing is 1 month in steel and 3 months in bottle.

Half bottle. The classical dry red wine comes from the appellation Pomerol in Bordeaux. The wines of Pomerol have a high composition of Merlot in their blends are considered the most gentle and least tannic and acidic of Bordeaux wines. Cabernet Franc, known in this area as Bouchet is the second leading grape and helps to contribute to the dark, deep coloring that is typical of Pomerol wines.

With the 2013 Chateau Chantalouette comes a personal present meant for a person who is very special to you.

We deliver the 2013 Chateau Chantalouette with the following guaranties and wine documents.

• The wine is in excellent conditions and has to be drank and savored.
• We guarantee the authenticity of the wine and its professional storage.
• It is a high-quality, dry, long aging and, most of all, it is a renowned red wine.
• You receive the authenticity guarantee and the wine portrait as a certificate.
• In addition to that: our own advice regarding storage, plus a recommendation on how to savor and open the wine.

Excellently made Chianti Classico from the Angelini family with distinctive fruit and acidity, fresh minerality - perfect for eating.

A typical, sweet Moscato d'Asti - aromatic, light and fresh. The Castello di Banfi winery was founded by the two Italian-Americans Harry and John Mariani from New York, who had become very wealthy by importing Lambrusco. In the mid-1970s they created a very ambitious wine project that focused on the highest quality and quickly gained great recognition.

Fruity, precise red wine from the Portuguese Douro Valley. The grape varieties of the wine are Touriga Franca (60%), Touriga Nacional (30%) and Tinta Roriz (10%), exclusively the classic autochthonous grape varieties of Portugal. The wine is vinified exclusively in steel tanks.

The name of the wine - Papo Seco - refers to a legendary and infamous family ancestor. The man had emigrated to South America and had to flee back to Portugal because of some unclear criminal activity.

The hilltops of Sancerre vineyards spread through 14 villages. The two grape varieties  in Sancerre are the Sauvignon Blanc and the Pinot Noir. They have gained the AOC status in 1936. The red and rosé wines, made from the noble Pinot Noir, followed in 1959 when they were awarded the AOC accreditation.

The red wines illustrate the virtues of Pinot Noir. They offer a bouquets of cherry and morellos. 

In the 12th century, cultivation of vines was given added impetus through the combined efforts of the Augustine monks in St-Satur and the ruling counts of Sancerre. At that time Sancerre was famous for its red wine, produced predominantly from the Pinot Noir grape, and exported from the region along the Loire. This wine is often mentioned in accounts of life at the royal court. The famous wine of Sancerre was, in the opinion of Duke Jean de Berry, indeed the finest wine to be found in the entire kingdom.

Light, fresh Chardonnay. The perfect companion for raclette and fondue.

The Côtes du Jura appellation includes the wines of the French wine region between Burgundy and Switzerland. The dominant grape varieties of the often very mineral wines are Chardonnay and Savagnin for white wines and Pinot Noir, as well as Poulsard and Trousseau for red wines.

Grüner Veltliner is Austria's most important wine and recognizable from its spicy "peppery" flavor. Aromatic Grüner Veltliner from a very old vine. Citrus, green apple, white peach and the typical spice. 

The house of Kessler is one of the few sparkling wine producers in Germany that has its historical roots in the Champagne region. With the expertise he gathered as a director and associate of Veuve Cliquot-Ponsardin, Georg Christian von Kessler founded Germany’s oldest sparkling wine producer on the 1st July 1826. The House of Kessler has always stuck to traditional methods, and used the same bottle fermentation technique. All the top sparkling wines are made according to the méthode traditionelle that the company founder, Georg Christian von Kessler, brought from the Champagne region to Germany exactly 190 years ago. Some of the production is still stored in medieval maturation cellars, where they are shaken by hand.

Pure Garnacha blanca from Catalonia (hence actually Garnatxa) from Capcanes in the DO Montsant fermented on the berry skins. Aromas of ripe peach and apricot, soft tannins and medium body.

The only wine-growing region that traditionally produces high-quality, sweet red wines is Georgia and the Kindzmarauli growing region there. Georgian wines are among the oldest in the world. The Kindzmarauli wine cooperative has also existed for centuries. Saperavi is the most important autochthonous grape variety from Georgia, Ukraine, Moldavia and Romania and produces spicy, medium-heavy wines with sophisticated wines. It is traditionally not only dry, but also semi-dry to sweet.

The Innesto is a white pressed wine made from the red wine grape variety of Etna Nerello Mascalese. This gave the wine a nice full fruit. The Valenti winery is relatively young. It was only founded in 2004 and newly planted on almost 30 hectares. The soils are among the best on Mount Etna and in Sicily in general - Passopisciaro in the municipality of Castiglione di Sizilia.

Seductive Crémant de Saumur brut with a fresh citrus note and good substance. The grape varieties are 70% Chenin blanc, 20% Cabernet franc and 10% Grolleau gris. Bottle fermentation and 24 months on the lees.

The Cremant from Domaine Armand David has repeatedly received important wine awards.

Quinta do Paral is located near Vidigueira in the heart of Portugal and is spread out over 100 hectares of land.  Its potential lies in the fertile clay, granite and slate soils as well as a unique microclimate create optimal conditions for a unique terroir. The excellent quality of the grape varieties allows to produce high quality wines that express the distinctive character of the Alentejo. With the acquisition of Quinta do Paral by entrepreneur Dieter Morszeck, the winery was realigned in collaboration with chief enologist Luís Morgado Leão and the autochthonous varieties of 40 year old vines experienced a renaissance. Today, the winery focuses on sustainability and craftsmanship combined with great respect for the Alentejo culture. Manual picking, natural grape care and strict yield reduction ensure the high quality of the wines.

The light-footed, elegant, bitter-sweet Riesling from the Nik Weis winery comes from the slate vineyards on the Saar. The St.Urbans-Hof today covers 40 hectares and looks back on several centuries of wine-growing history. Fine, spicy aromas of elderberry, lilac and chamomile make the wine stand out from comparable Rieslings (by the way, Robert Parker also thinks so).

In Puglia there is a peculiar tradition for wines - the wines are succinctly named according to their alcohol content (and in this case that means their intensity): 14/20 is the classic balanced Primitivo with precise fruit and 14% alcohol. A Primitivo that is different from the mainstream: salty with herbal aromas, absolutely dry. If you know them, you can smell the typical wild capers of southern Italy. No wonder, the vineyards are only a few hundred meters from the coast. Le Fiatte is run by the 4th generation of the Bisci family. They only produce a small number of wine types - a Primitivo, a Fiano, a Negroamaro Rosé - but with consistency and independence in terms of quality.

Calcium-rich soil of corsican origin, enriched with red iron oxide (typical of the Salento soil). The limestone soils are cool and have good water retention, allowing the vines' root system to penetrate deeply and providing excellent drainage. After the first pressing, the grapes undergo a maceration of 8-10 days.

The red grape variety Primitivo is mainly cultivated in the southern Italian region of Apulia. It probably comes from Croatia/Dalmatia and was given its name in the 17th century by Benedictine monks due to its early maturity (Latin primativus = first-mover). From there it probably found its way to Italy and also to Germany via Austria under the name Blauer Scheuchner. Since it was first detected near the mountain town of Gioia, it is also called Primitivo di Gioia. It produces deep, dark, spicy and high-alcohol red wines and is often used as a blending partner for late-ripening varieties. According to Dr. According to DNA analyzes carried out by Carole Meredith in 2001 at the University of California in collaboration with Croatian grape specialists, the Primitivo is identical to the Californian Zinfandel.