Tenuta Viglione Puglia
This is a certified organic estate .
This is a family owned estate by Giovanni Zullo in the Gioia del Colle zone and has been theirs since the 19th century. Giovanni is the fourth generation owner. Gioia del Colle is the birthplace of Primitivo, but currently less famous than Puglia’s south western zone of Manduria. It typically produces Primitivo of a more masculine nature than Manduria.
Located in west central Puglia near the border of Basilicata, between the provinces of Bari and Taranto. The estate is at the highest point on the Murgia plateau in the D.O.C. Gioia del Colle
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'Sellato' Primitivo
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This certified organic estate is located in prime Primitivo growing area of Gioia Del Colle in the Murgia area of Puglia. This area has some of the highest altitudes vineyards up to 450m asl. Red soils of mostly clay, limestone and stone with a great deal of minerals. 15 year old vines Aged 24 months in stainless steel including 30% in both large and small barrels. Ruby red intense colour with violet glares. Scent and taste typically fruity of red berries and slightly of black sour cherry and plum with some spicy and balsamic notes. A perfect balance of smoothness, freshness and minerality. Aftertaste of toasted almond, typical of the Primitivo of Gioia del Colle.
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Negroamaro
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Tenuta Viglione is a family-owned, certified organic estate founded in the 19th century in Puglia, Italy run by Giovanni Zullo and his children. The vineyards are located in the DOC of Gioia del Colle at an altitude of 480 meters, among the highest in the region, planted on calcareous soils interspersed with shell fossils. The winery is brand new and is entirely gravity-fed. It also features temperature controlled stainless steel fermentors with the goal of reducing oxidation and preserving the freshness of fruit.
The 100% Negroamaro is an excellent example of one of Puglia's signature grapes. The wine is spicy, vibrant and concentrated with lots of red fruit flavors, mouth-coating tannins and an appealing freshness. This is a classic pizza wine but can pair well with any traditional trattoria food.
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'Marpione' Primitivo Riserva
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This fine wine comes from grapes of native Primitivo of Gioia del Colle in Apulia, rigorously harvested by hand. The vineyards are the oldest on the estate with up to 50 year old vines. After the grape harvest, the “Marpione”, whose name means 'plunges its roots' in the local farmers traditions, is aged first in big barrels for 30 months. 'Marpione' also refers to an older Italian man who is a bit of a rascal - hence the picture on the label! “Marpione” is characterized by its intense red color with purplish hues, and it features pleasing aromas of ripe fruits, in the mouth it’s well-rounded, soft, and lingering. It is great with roasted meat and aged cheese.
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Primitivo IGP
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This a 100% organic wine made from Primitivo grapes. The vineyards are on some of the highest altitudes in Puglia and sit at 480M asl. The soils are calcareous of dark brown color from marsh origins. Shell fossils can be found in the vineyard. Centuries ago, the ocean surrounded the hill where the vineyards are located. Age of vines: 13 years. The winery is brand new, and features a gravity fed system, with temperature controlled inox fermentation tanks and barrel aging rooms. Special care has been made to pick the grapes early in the morning at optimum maturity, avoiding over-ripeness. The grapes are carefully brought to the winery where they are de-stemmed, pressed and fermented in a gravity fed system, all with the goal of reducing oxidation and preserving the freshness of the fruit. The wine is stainless steel aged for 9 months. A deep purple color reveals a wine with a fresh, purple nose of dark black fruits. Lush in the mouth, the wine is fruit driven with very good acidity and light tannins.
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