Puglia | Red Wine

16 · Primitivo Gioia del Colle DOC 2020 (Bio)

Deep, ruby color with garnet inclusions. Aroma of mulberries and black cherries, with shades of herbs, licorice and graphite in the background. Fresh and juicy on the palate, of fine-grained tannin. The long finish resembles a wonderful echo. - Gerardo [TS10/21]

"Delicious its olfactory impressions of fresh herbs, citrus and red fruits, followed by a sparkling clean palate that proclaims its enveloping, savory freshness with captivating length." - Gambero Rosso

"Sparkling, rich ruby, bright and intense. Slightly mineral notes at first, but then lots of dark fruit, blueberry and dark cherry, but without overripeness. Has a lot of sweet melt in the attack and course, dense, pithy tannin, juicy, builds in many layers, after pickled raspberries and blackberries, at the same time also fresh." - Falstaff

"The color is reminiscent of tar. On the nose strong hints of plum, spices, coffee and licorice. The palate is lively, powerful, juicy, typically sweet with a powerful and very long finish." - Daniele Cernilli (Doctor Wine)

Certified organic product.

16 · Primitivo Gioia del Colle DOC 2017 (Bio)

Deep, ruby color with garnet inclusions. Aroma of mulberries and black cherries, with shades of herbs, licorice and graphite in the background. Fresh and juicy on the palate, of fine-grained tannin. The long finish resembles a wonderful echo. - Gerardo [TS10/18]

"Delicious its olfactory impressions of fresh herbs, citrus and red fruits, followed by a sparkling clean palate that proclaims its enveloping, savory freshness with captivating length." - Gambero Rosso

"Sparkling, rich ruby, bright and intense. Slightly mineral notes at first, but then lots of dark fruit, blueberry and dark cherry, but without overripeness. Has a lot of sweet melt in the attack and course, dense, pithy tannin, juicy, builds in many layers, after pickled raspberries and blackberries, at the same time also fresh." - Falstaff

"The color is reminiscent of tar. On the nose strong hints of plum, spices, coffee and licorice. The palate is lively, powerful, juicy, typically sweet with a powerful and very long finish." - Daniele Cernilli (Doctor Wine)

Certified organic product.

Puer Apuliae · Nero di Troia Riserva DOC 2014

"Rich, deep dark ruby. Opens with rich, intense nose, smells of leather, pickled nuts, also pickled cherries and plums, seductive. On the palate the wine is dense and deep, opens with tightly woven, present tannins, polished and elegant at the core, spreads out nicely, reverberating with cherry and cranberry, long." - Falstaff

'This nicely oaky style brims with sappy blackberry and cassis fruit, revealing hints of mocha, dried mint and black licorice. This is enlivened by bright, focused acidity and a subtle streak of minerality. Medium-bodied, with a fresh, spiced finish." - Wine Spectator

'This more structured, concentrated version of Nero di Troia opens with aromas of allspice, mature black fruit, violet and a whiff of leather. The bold palate delivers ripe black cherry, black pepper, grilled herb, vanilla and a chocolate note alongside big, velvety tannins." - Wine Enthusiast

'The 2009 Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Puer Apuliae is one of the top wines from Puglia today in terms of pedigree and sophistication. The bouquet is seamless and dense with a beautiful sense of varietal pureness. It is a pure expression of Nero di Troia (aged in oak for 14 months) with a plentiful bouquet of dark cherry, blackberry, licorice, cola, pressed flowers and grilled herbs. The floral component is its most compelling characteristic. Smooth tannins and bright acidity give the wine a sense of integrity and persistency. Many reds from Puglia can taste jammy and heavy. This wine however delivers elegance and focus." - Robert Parker

17 · Primitivo Gioia del Colle DOC 2017 (Bio)

Powerful, the single varietal Primitivo 17 from vineyards near Gioia del Colle: its color is a dense purple red with ruby inclusions and great depth. The bouquet announces wild berries and subtle floral notes, ending on licorice and graphite. The palate of impressive fruit and soft tannin, infused with a vibrant vein of acidity. The never-ending finish enraptures. - Gerardo [TS10/18]

"By a minimal margin, 17 follows in second place as a rich and full-bodied drop with a complex nature and beguiling spice that is accompanied by unmistakable allusions to Mediterranean macchia and plums." - Gambero Rosso

"Rich ruby with a slight garnet sheen. Very rich fruit nose, surprisingly fresh and clear, of raspberry, dark cherries, some anchovy in the background. The wine presents itself round and balanced on the palate, present, fine-grained tannin, very much present fruit, juicy and fresh - and that despite 17°!" - Falstaff

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Visellio · Primitivo Salento IGT 2019

Visellio is a single varietal Primitivo from the Brindisi area: intense ruby red color in the glass. Aroma of ripe red fruits, plums, currants, some nutmeg and cloves. Full-bodied and velvety on the palate, with a balanced structure. - Gerardo [TS12/20]

"Dark ruby red. Shows very accessible and profound in the nose, fine clear fruit of ripe blackberries and ripe plums, noble resinous nuances, on licorice in the aftertaste. Shows up with great play on the palate between acidity and fruit, pithy, tight tannin supports the course, noble on anise in the final." - Falstaff

Kemelios · Salento Rosso IGT 2015

Deep ruby color with violet reflections. On the nose, pronounced notes of ripe red fruits, spices and oak. The palate is full-bodied with soft and velvety tannins. Long lasting on the nose and on the palate.

Kemelios is the new flagship of the Vetrere fleet: a powerful red wine from Salento which embodies the typical style of the South: Fruit-driven, of silky soft tannins and high alcohol content. The edition is limited annually. - Gerardo [TS12/16]

6 Unit(s) can be ordered at most, limited.

Dionysos · Primitivo di Manduria Riserva DOC 2019

Named after the Greek god of wine. The bouquet is rich with black fruits such as blueberries, black cherries and plums, as well as appealing spicy notes of pepper, chocolate and sweet cinnamon. Complex and full-bodied, but with elegant, velvety tannins; the finish is lively and persistent. - Gerardo [TS12/20]

Vigna Pedale · Castel del Monte Rosso Riserva MAGNUM DOCG 2015 (1er Holzkiste)

A magnum bottle of Castel del Monte Rosso Riserva Vigna Pedale in a high quality wooden box with sliding lid:

The color of the Vigna Pedale is a dark garnet red with violet reflections. The aroma is delicately spicy with notes of wild berries, thyme and a hint of earth. Concentrated and elegant on the palate, with nuances of berries and a hint of laurel and pepper. The finish is surprisingly long and compact, with rustic tannins. Excellent with red meat on the spit or from the grill as well as game and fine poultry. - Gerardo [TS12/16]



Includes a wooden box.
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Graticciaia · Salento Rosso IGT 2016

This red wine, made exclusively from Negroamaro grapes, is an Italian original of international fame: the particular production process is reminiscent of Amarone and Sforzato, with the grapes dried outdoors on the kiln, without the use of technology and following ancestral methods. Still dry, this straw wine has been one of the most interesting red wine specialties of Puglia for decades, with concentrated aromas of Amarena cherries and some cigar box. Still dry on the palate with lush berry fruit, while balanced and harmoniously structured. The name of this wine legend is Graticciaia. - Gerardo [TS06/17]

"Graticciaia is not just one of Italy's best wines, but also an historic one since it clearly brought into focus the up-until-then hidden qualities of the negroamaro grape. Uniquely creamy, with beyond-velvety tannins and loaded with aromas and flavours of strawberry jam, cherries macerated in alcohol and sage. Simply an exceptional wine." - Ian Domenico D'agata (Guida ai Miglori Vini d'Italia)

"Sparkling ruby with a slight garnet sheen. Opens with notes of dried mushrooms, some orange peel, fragrant, then shows fine notes of blackberries and dried herbs. Compact and dense on the palate, opens with dense tannin, of amazing elegance, fine red berries and fine melt characterize the wine in approach and course, long finish." - Falstaff

"The 2009 Graticciaia is one of the most distinctive wines to emerge from Puglia today. Fruit is sourced from ancient alberello or head-pruned vines and is air-dried on straw mats (called 'graticci' in Italian) for up to three weeks. Stylistically, the wine shares many of the dried fruit characteristics of Amarone from Northern Italy. This expression of Negroamaro delivers dark fruit aromas of prune, raisin, scorched earth and burnt almond shell. It ages in Allier and Never barrique for one year. The charred notes are very strong and come in stark contrast to the very noticeable jammy sweetness that this wine delivers to the palate. The finish is chewy, soft and very ripe.

Vallone is responsible for the only 'aia' wine of Puglia this is loosely inspired by the great 'aia' wines of Tuscany (Solaia, Ornellaia and Sassicaia) in terms of intensity and pedigree. But the winemaking methodology is completely different here. Vallone's Graticciaia is made with air-dried fruit similar to Amarone della Valpolicella. It represents a very special expression that will appeal to those who appreciate an extra dose of sunshine in their hot-climate red wines." - Robert Parkers Wine Advocate

6 Unit(s) can be ordered at most, limited.

Torre Testa · Salento Susumaniello IGT 2017

The color of Torre Testa is a deep, almost impenetrable garnet red. Multilayered, spicy and persistent, the bouquet is intense. In the drink of great class and harmony with hints of chocolate, licorice, tobacco, ripe plums and spices. A full-bodied wine with easily recognizable fruit and fine, well-integrated tannins. - Gerardo [TS12/18]

"Deep dark, rich garnet. Leathery and peppery on the nose, has something of carob, then again of rich Amarena cherries. Young and present on the palate, with rich density, stretches finely across the tongue, grippy, gripping tannin, good freshness on the palate as well, blackberry and cranberry flavors on the finish, firm pressure." - Falstaff

Graticciaia · Salento Rosso IGT 2015 MAGNUM (Original Holzkiste)

This red wine, made exclusively from Negroamaro grapes, is an Italian original of international fame: the particular production process is reminiscent of Amarone and Sforzato, with the grapes dried outdoors on the kiln, without the use of technology and following ancestral methods. Still dry, this straw wine has been one of the most interesting red wine specialties of Puglia for decades, with concentrated aromas of Amarena cherries and some cigar box. Still dry on the palate with lush berry fruit, while balanced and harmoniously structured. The name of this wine legend is Graticciaia. - Gerardo [TS06/16]

Includes a wooden box.
1 Unit(s) can be ordered at most, limited.

Torre Testa · Salento Susumaniello MAGNUM IGT 2017 (1er Holzkiste)

A magnum bottle of Torre Testa by Tenute Rubino in an original wooden box:

The color of Torre Testa is a deep, almost impenetrable garnet red. Multilayered, spicy and persistent, the bouquet is intense. In the drink of great class and harmony with hints of chocolate, licorice, tobacco, ripe plums and spices. A full-bodied wine with easily recognizable fruit and fine, well-integrated tannins. - Gerardo [TS12/18]

"Deep dark, rich garnet. Leathery and peppery on the nose, has something of carob, then again of rich Amarena cherries. Young and present on the palate, with rich density, stretches finely across the tongue, grippy, gripping tannin, good freshness on the palate as well, blackberry and cranberry flavors on the finish, firm pressure." - Falstaff

Includes a wooden box.
3 Unit(s) can be ordered at most, limited.

Puer Apuliae · Nero di Troia Riseva DOC 2014 (6er Holzkiste)

Six bottles of Nero di Troia Riserva Puer Apuliae in a high quality original wooden box with sliding lid:

"Rich, deep dark ruby. Opens with rich, intense nose, smells of leather, pickled nuts, also pickled cherries and plums, seductive. On the palate the wine is dense and deep, opens with tightly woven, present tannins, polished and elegant at the core, spreads out nicely, reverberating with cherry and cranberry, long." - Falstaff

'This nicely oaky style brims with sappy blackberry and cassis fruit, revealing hints of mocha, dried mint and black licorice. This is enlivened by bright, focused acidity and a subtle streak of minerality. Medium-bodied, with a fresh, spiced finish." - Wine Spectator

'This more structured, concentrated version of Nero di Troia opens with aromas of allspice, mature black fruit, violet and a whiff of leather. The bold palate delivers ripe black cherry, black pepper, grilled herb, vanilla and a chocolate note alongside big, velvety tannins." - Wine Enthusiast

'The 2009 Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Puer Apuliae is one of the top wines from Puglia today in terms of pedigree and sophistication. The bouquet is seamless and dense with a beautiful sense of varietal pureness. It is a pure expression of Nero di Troia (aged in oak for 14 months) with a plentiful bouquet of dark cherry, blackberry, licorice, cola, pressed flowers and grilled herbs. The floral component is its most compelling characteristic. Smooth tannins and bright acidity give the wine a sense of integrity and persistency. Many reds from Puglia can taste jammy and heavy. This wine however delivers elegance and focus." - Robert Parker

Includes a wooden box.
Composite article consisting of several articles.
5 Unit(s) can be ordered at most, limited.
The photo of this product is currently being updated.

Torre Testa · Salento Susumaniello IGT 2017 (6er Holzkiste)

The color of Torre Testa is a deep, almost impenetrable garnet red. Multilayered, spicy and persistent, the bouquet is intense. In the drink of great class and harmony with hints of chocolate, licorice, tobacco, ripe plums and spices. A full-bodied wine with easily recognizable fruit and fine, well-integrated tannins. - Gerardo [TS12/18]

"Deep dark, rich garnet. Leathery and peppery on the nose, has something of carob, then again of rich Amarena cherries. Young and present on the palate, with rich density, stretches finely across the tongue, grippy, gripping tannin, good freshness on the palate as well, blackberry and cranberry flavors on the finish, firm pressure." - Falstaff

Includes a wooden box.
Composite article consisting of several articles.
5 Unit(s) can be ordered at most, limited.