Puglia | Wine region

Locorotondo DOC 2021

Locorotondo is the name of an Italian municipality in Puglia and also the name of a famous white wine of this area. Equal parts of Verdeca and Bianco d'Alessandro give rise to this pleasantly fresh aperitif wine. The color is of a pale, delicate straw yellow. The bouquet is fruity and somewhat reminiscent of hay. The palate is dry, delicate and fresh. - Gerardo

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È Arte · Rosato DOC 2021

Fine fruity rosato from Puglia with a bright coral color. On the nose tropical fruit and wild berries, palate palatable and restrained acidity. Nice aperitif wine and companion to grilled dishes. - Gerardo [TS12/22]

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È Arte · Chardonnay DOC 2022

Fine and light southern Italian white wine for any occasion: exotic fruit aroma, dry and invigorating on the palate. - Gerardo [TS12/23]

È Arte · Negroamaro DOC 2021

Uncomplicated red wine for many occasions: Pronounced cherry red color in the glass with a pleasant aroma of ripe red and black berry fruits. The taste is fruity-dry with mild acidity and soft tannins. - Gerardo [TS12/22]

È Arte · Primitivo DOC 2022

This varietal Primitivo is a fruit-driven, uncomplicated red wine for carefree enjoyment: bright ruby red in the glass, the aroma of Amarena cherries and plums. Fresh on the palate with restrained tannins. - Gerardo [TS12/23]

È Arte · Rosato DOC 2022

Fine fruity rosato from Puglia with a bright coral color. On the nose tropical fruit and wild berries, palate palatable and restrained acidity. Nice aperitif wine and companion to grilled dishes. - Gerardo [TS12/23]

Negroamaro Salento IGT 2019

Varietal Negroamaro of muted ruby color. Typical fruity aroma at the nose. Juicy and fruity in the mouth, with good tannins and good acidity. Neither overloaded nor artificial. - Gerardo

"Medium red; red-fruited notes, appealing; juicy, fine tannin, good acidity, medium weight, fine bitterness, quite pleasant." - Andreas March (MERUM)

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Anticaia · Salento Chardonnay IGP 2022

Of straw yellow color and subtle greenish reflections in the glass. The bouquet is fruity, intense and delicate. The palate is dry, harmonious and spicy. The grapes for Salento Chardonnay come from vineyards around the village of San Donaci. - Gerardo [TS02/23]

Anticaia · Primitivo Salento IGT 2021

The single-varietal Primitivo Anticaia offers a lot for little money: the bouquet is fragrant and reminiscent of preserved fruit. The palate is dry, rich and soft tannins. Our customers favorite since years. - Gerardo [TS02/22]

Anticaia · Salice Salentino Rosato DOP 2022

Salice Salentino Rosato of strong, coral color in the glass. The bouquet is fruity and pronounced, with hints of raspberries, wild berries and rose petals. The palate is dry, yet soft and delicate, with a pleasant freshness and minerality. - Gerardo [TS02/23]

Anticaia · Salice Salentino DOP 2018

The grapes for Salice Salentino Anticaia come from vineyards around the village of San Donaci: In the aroma of ripe and preserved fruits, aromatic herbs, licorice and black pepper. Persistent and soft on the palate. - Gerardo [TS02/19]

Primitivo Salento IGT 2019

Classic Primitivo of ruby red color and violet reflections. Typical fruity notes and jammy hints on the nose. On the palate impressions of bitter chocolate, quite acidic and of present tannin. - Gerardo

"Medium, young ruby; herbal-fruity, spicy; young, herbal-fruity, quietly toasty, sweetness, juicy." - Andreas March (MERUM)

Salice Salentino DOC 2018

Classically kept Salice Salentino from predominantly Negroamaro with a small injection of Malvasia Nera. Vigorous ruby color and intense aroma of black and red fruits. On the palate, it is tannic with a subtle bitterness. It is probably the most famous red wine from Puglia. Rivera's version is dry and rich, well structured and sophisticated. - Gerardo

Pietra Caya · Salento Malvasia IGP 2021

The color of the slightly sweet Pietra Caya is a brilliant ruby red. Intense bouquet of wild berries and rum pot. Decently sweet and harmonious on the palate, pleasantly persistent. 100% Malvasia Nera. - Gerardo [TS02/22]

Anticaia · Salice Salentino Riserva DOP 2018

The Negroamaro as well as Malvasia Nera grapes for this Salice Salentino Riserva are traditionally raised according to the Alberello system. 'Anticaia' is then aged for 24 months in barrique barrels to develop its unique aroma: the delicate bouquet is reminiscent of fruit under alcohol with subtle notes of spicy herbs and toasted aromas. The palate is dry, soft and of present but mild tannins. A Salice as it used to be. - Gerardo [TS02/19]

Bolonero · Castel del Monte Rosso DOC 2019

Ruby red, partly garnet color in the glass. In the aroma stimulating and harmonious of ripe fruit, accented by notes of tobacco. The palate is complex, elegant and wonderfully drinkable. The tannins are soft and balanced. Bolonero is the entry-level wine of Torrevento and, along with Vigna Pedale, also one of the most famous. A great Apulian red and times no Primitivo. - Gerardo [TS12/20]

"Bright ruby red. In the nose delicately floral, also delicately earthy, then after some time in the glass of fresh plums and fresh cherries and delicate graphite. Opens juicy on the palate, with great fruit play, seems pithy and fresh, coherent and balanced." - Falstaff

Faneros · Salice Salentino Rosso DOC 2020

Deep ruby color with light orange highlights. Aroma of dark cherries, blueberries and spices, along with the sweet aroma with hints of tobacco. Accessible on the palate with a nice concentration of fruit and creamy texture. - Gerardo [TS12/21]

Sauvignon Terre al Monte DOC 2021

The well-known grape variety Sauvignon is traditionally grown also in Puglia, where it achieves good results: Strong, bright straw yellow color in the glass. On the nose, typical of the grape variety, aromas of mint, green bell pepper and tomato leaves. On the palate dry and harmonious, of fine acidity. - Gerardo

"An herbal white, with spice and citrus zest notes underscoring the white peach and melon fruit flavors. Tangy and well-balanced, with a stony finish." - Wine Spectator

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Preludio No 1 Chardonnay del Castel del Monte DOC 2021

Classic Chardonnay from the Castel del Monte growing area: intense straw yellow color in the glass. Aroma of citrus, pear and peach blossom. The palate is full-bodied, fruity and with a subtle minerality. - Gerardo

"The Castel del Monte Chardonnay Preludio N. 1 is a lean and informal expression of Chardonnay from Southern Italy. This vintage feels thinner and less intense compared to recent editions of the wine. Prelude N. 1 reveals flavors of citrus, cut grass, lime and honeydew melon. There is a blast of zesty acidity on the close." - Robert Parker

'Minerally and balanced, this racy white offers flavors of Anjou pear, chalk, lemon pith and honeysuckle. Stone and spice notes show on the subtle finish." - Wine Spectator

Contrada del Falco · Salento Rosso IGT 2019

The color is muted ruby red with garnet inclusions. On the nose vinous, intense and spicy. Dry and full-bodied on the palate, always harmonious and soft. - Gerardo [TS02/20]

Contrada del Falco · Salento Rosso IGT 2018

The color is muted ruby red with garnet inclusions. On the nose vinous, intense and spicy. Dry and full-bodied on the palate, always harmonious and soft. - Gerardo [TS02/19]

Posta Vecchia · Salento Rosso IGT 2018

The color of Posta Vecchia is an intense ruby red with amber reflections. The bouquet is reminiscent of ripe red fruits as well as subtle hints of vanilla. In the drink full-bodied and dry, with soft tannins. - Gerardo [TS02/19]

Primius · Primitivo di Manduria DOP 2020

Intense ruby color in the glass with scattered garnet inclusions. The varietal bouquet is reminiscent of cherries and raspberries and some toasted almonds. - Gerardo [TS02/21]

Marmorelle · Negroamaro IGT 2020

Rich ruby red determines the color of Marmorelle Negroamaro. On the nose, fine cherry notes, as well as raspberries and blackberries, some nutmeg and cocoa. In the drink balanced and soft, with well integrated tannins. - Gerardo [TS12/21]

Marmorelle · Primitivo IGT 2021

Fine fruity Primitivo of ruby color, and a scent of ripe berries. The taste is rich, harmonious, with good body and pleasant tannins. - Gerardo [TS12/22]

A Mano · Primitivo IGT 2021

The basic Primitivo from A Mano also bears Mark Shannon's unmistakable signature: The wine is dry and relatively light for a Primitivo, accompanied by wonderful freshness. The aroma is reminiscent of ripe red fruits such as raspberries and a pleasant spicy note. On the palate, this single-varietal Primitivo is youthful and full-bodied, underpinned by rounded fruit. - Gerardo [TS02/22]

"Handmade wines show the personality of the people who make the wine. Primitivo is my favorite grape and it shows! The wine is friendly, easy to like and always a pleasure. I have spent 20 years cultivating the modern Primitivo, a wine that respects its heritage and exploits the maximum of what the grape has to offer." - Mark Shannon

A Mano · Primitivo Rosato IGT 2022

Delightfully fragrant Primitivo Rosato characterized by freshness and fruit, thereby dry vinified and with moderate alcohol content. The bouquet is intense and reminiscent of tropical fruits and some crystallized ginger. On the palate, distinct notes of blackberries as well as some ripe peach. Great, light rosato from artisanal production. - Gerardo [TS02/23]

Vigna Flaminio Brindisi Rosso Riserva DOC 2017

Covered ruby red with bright reflections in the glass. On the nose intense aromas of maraschino, sandalwood, sugar cane and pleasant smoky notes. Balanced on the palate with a soft texture, grippy tannins and cocoa notes on the finish. - Gerardo [TS06/18]

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Rosato Puglia IGT 2019 (Bio)

Fine, Apulian Rosato with hints of raspberry, strawberry and cherries. A fresh and fruity rose wine, ideal with summer dishes such as salad, grilled poultry dishes and salmon. - Gerardo

"Delightful to drink not least because of its light tannin envelope the floreal Rosato." - Slow Wine

"Bright, brightening pink color with cherry-pink reflections. On the nose of ripe strawberries and ripe cherries, carried by a slightly floral tone. Juicy and fresh on the palate, showing crisp acidity and clear fruit, nice tension from A to Z." - Falstaff

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Ghenos · Primitivo di Manduria DOC 2021

Pure varietal Primitivo di Manduria of strong ruby color with purple reflections. In the fragrance of candied orange peel, Amarena cherry and in the reverberation discreetly of coffee and vanilla. The palate is lush and densely woven tannins, silky smooth and with a chocolaty finish. - Gerardo [TS12/22]

"Bright garnet. Hearty, sweetish nose, ripe strawberries, raspberry jelly, has something of the vanilla bean, cedar in the reverberation. Balanced on the palate with clear, present fruit, pithy, with tension, drinks balanced and fine." - Falstaff

Punta Aquila · Primitivo Salento IGT 2019

The color is an intense ruby red with garnet reflections. On the nose, well recognizable notes of cherries, bramble jam, rhubarb, herbs and some black pepper. The palate is rich, mineral and harmonious in flavor, with well recognizable tannins. - Gerardo [TS12/20]

Vereto Salice Salentino Riserva DOC 2018

Rich crimson with dark reflections in the glass. The bouquet is characterized by cherry jam, black pepper, dried roses and fine smoke aroma. The palate is soft and fresh, with a pleasant bitterness. The aftertaste is clean and clear. - Gerardo [TS06/19]

"Quite intense, ripening red; coffee-like ripe nose; powerful, ripening fruity, tart." - Andreas März (MERUM)
"Dark ruby red. The nose is rich, powerful and complex with spices and hints of vanilla. On the palate a nice confirmation of the aromas on the nose, opulent but without sediment, fresh and balsamic." - Daniele Cernilli (Doctor Wine)

Primitivo IGT 2019 (Bio)

The characteristic, fruit-driven style also reigns in the base Primitivo of the house: the color is an intense ruby red with violet hues. The bouquet is reminiscent of ripe cherries, blackberries and wild mint. The palate is full-bodied with velvety tannins. - Gerardo

"Dark transparent ruby red with slightly lightening rim. Fragrant nose of lush plums, dried apricot, strawberry. On the palate nicely fresh with pleasant juice, enjoys dancing acidity, harmonious in itself, medium body, medium length." - Falstaff

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Cappellaccio Aglianico Riserva DOC 2014

Pure varietal Aglianico of strong ruby color and garnet reflections. Intense aroma, with typical Aglianico spice and impressions of prunes, black pepper, wood spice and some leather. On the palate of good density and structure and integrated tannins, persistent. - Gerardo

"The delightful Castel del Monte Aglianico Riserva Cappellaccio is one of the best expressions of this noble Italian grape made in Puglia. Aglianico is associated with the regions of Campania and Basilicata, but has been making its way into Puglian winemaking in recent years. This balanced vintage opens to dark fruit aromas with background notes of cola, licorice and blue flower. Aglianico normally shows strong mineral characteristics and you get some of those dusty tones of granite and slate here. They remain very much in the background." - Robert Parker

"A firm and focused red in an old-school style, layering taut tannins with flavors of dried cherry and currant, underbrush, black olive tapenade and a sweet hint of fig bread. Fresh, balanced finish." - Wine Spectator

Pietra Caya · Passito di Malvasia Nera IGT 2019

The color of this sweet Passito wine is a strong ruby red with violet reflections. The aroma is very intense and pronounced with notes of wild berries. The palate is full-bodied, round and harmonious with a pleasant natural sweetness. - Gerardo [TS02/20]

Oltreme · Susumaniello IGT 2019

Oltreme is bright ruby red color with violet reflections. The bouquet is fine, delicate and aromatic, reminiscent of raspberries, roses and violets. The palate is wonderfully fruity and pleasantly soft, with good structure and balance. - Gerardo [TS12/20]

Passaturo · Malvasia Nera IGT 2019

Malvasia Nera is an autochthonous grape variety of Puglia, which is rarely vinified pure, in the case of Vetrere even by the appassimento method: Deep red color in the glass, vegetal notes of ripe fruit and spices on the nose. In the mouth it has a bittersweet and pithy taste, with moderate acidity and noticeable tannins. - Gerardo [TS12/20]

Puglia Bianco Minutolo IGT 2020

Pure varietal Fiano Minutolo (Puglia Fiano) of delicate straw yellow color. Intense and aromatic on the nose of bergamot, banana, peach and chamomile. On the palate finely spicy and of good structure. Typical is the pronounced and aromatic bouquet, followed by the dry taste characterized by bittergout. - Gerardo

"The nose is very clean, fine with very aromatic notes of white peach, aromatic herbs and elderberry. A nice confirmation on the palate, pleasant, fresh and fluid." - Daniele Cernilli (Doctor Wine)

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Crè · Fiano Minutolo IGP 2020

The Fiano Minutolo Cré (Ital. 'Creare' i.e. 'Create') shows a straw yellow color with pale green shimmer in the glass. Clean and varietal bouquet of yellow roses, orange blossom and tropical fruits such as papaya and pineapple. On the palate, the recurring impression of exotic fruit blends with Williams pear, sweet almond and fine minerality. 100% Minutolo. - Gerardo [TS12/21]

"Further confirmation was provided by the cré obtained from Fiano minutolo, which reveals a nice spiciness, symphatic freshness and supportive acidity to a bouquet of chamomile and tart honey. - Gambero Rosso'

Finis · Salento Chardonnay IGP 2022 (Bio)

Finis, an elegant cuvee of Chardonnay and some Verdeca smells of ripe tropical fruit, cedar and dried wild herbs. The palate is fruity, balanced and of good structure. - Gerardo [TS12/23]

The winery's labels, personally designed by Luca Maroni, are also beautiful to look at.

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Livruni · Primitivo IGT 2021

Livruni - a typical fruity Primitivo. Ruby red in color with violet reflections, the nose reminds of red currants and blackberries, vanilla and coconut notes in the finish. Warm and well structured, soft and well balanced, a fresh and immediately suitable wine for many occasions. Best with aged salami, pasta bakes, stuffed eggplant. - Gerardo [TS12/22]

"Today the Vetrere estate in the Apulian panorama is one of the suppliers of fine wines, its labels can be relied upon, the quality is beyond question." - Gambero Rosso

Taranta · Salento Rosato IGT 2022 (Bio)

Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera give rise to this bright coral colored rosé: The bouquet announces plump berry fruit, orange peel and floral notes. In the drink refreshing, of delicate acidity and fine structure. extremely level Rosato from southern Italy. - Gerardo [TS12/23]

"The Taranta, a rosé of Negroamaro and Malvasia nera with jasmine flower bouquet, aromatic spice, good fabric and nice acidity." - Gambero Rosso

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Tempio di Giano · Negroamaro IGT 2021

A single varietal Negroamaro wine of ruby color. On the nose sweet spices and rum pot, with a vegetal shading. Balanced on the palate with medium persistence and a finish of sweet fruit. Fresh, fruity wine which pleases immediately. It also goes well with red fish soups, grilled octopus and meat courses. - Gerardo [TS12/22]

"...the Tempio di Giano, which appeals to the olfactory sense with plums and Mediterranean herbs, then wins over the palate with fresh, fruity elegance." - Gambero Rosso

Aglianico IGT 2018 (Bio)

Rich, purplish red color with ruby reflections. Dense and elegant nose of black cherries, plums and licorice. In the drink crisp and tart, with spicy freshness. Remarkable finish. 100% Aglianico. - Gerardo

"A successful debut we attest to the fragrant Aglianico with fleshy body and the acidity to match." - Slow Wine

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