In San Marzano, the vine-growers take care of their small vineyard as they would of a garden. Their stories are many, as are the names of their families. We have chosen one, Talò, to thank them ideally: family for family, story for story.
Grape variety: Negroamaro. Area: San Marzano, Salento, Apulia. About 100 metres above sea level. Soil: Medium-textured, clayey, shallow and with a good presence of skeleton. Cultivation: Espallier (4,500 vines per hectare). Harvest: Mid-September. Vinification: Thermo-controlled maceration for about 10 days followed by alcoholic fermentation with selected yeasts. Ageing: In French oak barriques for 6 months. Organoleptic characteristics: Colour purple red with violet reflections: intense and persistent bouquet, with hints of blackcurrants and berries, spicy, with balsamic and vanilla notes. Full-bodied, velvety and harmonious wine, with a long, savoury finish. Food pairing: Robust first courses, meats and cheeses. Serve at: 16-18 °C.