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Valentino Dibenedetto is a proud farmer, so proud that he introduces himself as “Farmer Agronomist”. He firmly believes that true farming is only possible through harmony of all components - human, animal & vegetal. When this synergy is achieved human intervention can be reduced to the absolute minimum. His wines are intensely Mediterranean & quintessentially Apulian: deep, yet fresh and extremely drinkable.
Greco Bianco IGP
After destemming and soft crushing grapes, must ferments spontaneously with grapes skins thanks to a pied de cuve of native yeasts, the only ones which increase the expression of our Terroir. After 4-5 days of maceration with the skins, must is soft pressed in order to separate it from grape skins. The alcoholic fer-mentation continues for 2 months at low temperature (13-14 °C). Natural fining and stabilization, no fining agents added.No filtration.
5-6 months on the lees in steel tanks, shaking it every 15 days. Very low amount of sulphur dioxide added before bottling.
Quick Facts
APPELLATION: PGI Salento Greco bianco.
VINTAGE: 2024
STYLE: white
GRAPE: Greco bianco
FARMING: biodynamic
FERMENTATION: stainless steel
MATURATION: stainless steel
FILTRATION: unfiltered
VEGAN: yes
ALCOHOL: 12.5%
CASE SIZE: 6
Verdeca IGP Salento '7 Lune'
After destemming and soft crushing grapes, must fer-ments spontaneously with grape skins, thanks to a pied de cuve of native yeasts, the only ones which increase the expression of our Terroir. After 7 months (7 lunar phases) of maceration with skins, in presence of carbon dioxide, which is produced during alcoholic and malolactic fermentation, wine is soft pressed in order to sepa-rate it from grape skins. The name “Verdeca sette lune” comes from production method, in fact Sette Lune in Italian means Seven lunar phase. Natural fining and stabilization, no fining agents added.No filtration.
Ageing of wine on lees:2 years in steel tanks, shaking it every 15 days. Very low amount of sulphur dioxide added before bottling.
Quick Facts
APPELLATION: PGI Salento Verdeca.
VINTAGE: 2024
STYLE: skin
GRAPE: verdeco
FARMING: organic
FERMENTATION: stainless steel
MATURATION: stainless steel
FILTRATION: unfiltered
VEGAN: yes
ALCOHOL: 11.5%
CASE SIZE: 6
Litrotto Rosso
The Litrotto Rosso is unfiltered and unfined, which gives it a rustic, authentic charm. It has a deep, vibrant ruby color and bursts with aromas of ripe red fruits like cherries and plums, accompanied by earthy, herbal undertones. The wine is fresh and lively on the palate, with juicy fruit flavors balanced by soft tannins and a touch of spice, making it both approachable and versatile for pairing with a wide variety of dishes.
Quick Facts
APPELLATION: PGI Puglia Rosso
VINTAGE: 2021
STYLE: red
GRAPE: Montepulciano, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Primitivo, Susumaniello
FARMING: organic
FERMENTATION: stainless steel
MATURATION: stainless steel
FILTRATION: unfiltered
VEGAN: yes
ALCOHOL: 13%
CASE SIZE: 6
rosso ‘radicale’
A new expression of the terroir, harvested in early August to preserve the grapes' freshness and keep them low in sugar. At just 10% alcohol, it's incredible for such a rich varietal and such a warm area. Clean, elegant and vibrant to be drunk chilled year-round. The Radicale, with its smooth sip, will be the wine you'll want by the carafe.
Quick Facts
APPELLATION: Castellaneta
VINTAGE: 2024
STYLE: red
GRAPE: primitivo
FARMING: organic
FERMENTATION: stainless steel
MATURATION: oak
FILTRATION: unfiltered
VEGAN: yes
ALCOHOL: 10%
CASE SIZE: 6
Negroamaro IGP Salento 'Niuru Maru'
Winemaking: after destemming and soft crushing grapes, must fer-ments spontaneously thanks to a pied de cuve of native yeasts, the only ones which increase the expression of the Terroir. After 20-30 days of maceration with the skins, at the end of alcoholic fermen-tation, wine is soft pressed in order to separate it from grape skins. Natural fining and stabilization, no fining agents added.No filtration.
Ageing of wine on lees: 6 months in steel tanks, 2-3 months in large wooden barrels and at least 3 months in bottle. Malolactic fermentation takes place during aging. Very low amount of sulphur dioxide added before bottling.
Quick Facts
APPELLATION: PGI Puglia Negroamaro.
VINTAGE: 2022
STYLE: red
GRAPE: negromaro
FARMING: organic
FERMENTATION: stainless steel
MATURATION: oak
FILTRATION: unfiltered
VEGAN: yes
ALCOHOL: 13%
CASE SIZE: 6
Primitivo IGP Salento
Vinification: after mechanical pressing and destemming, the must ferments spontaneously thanks to the addition of pied de cuve containing indigenous yeasts, the only ones capable of best interpreting our terroir. After 20 - 30 days, at the end of fermentation, the pomace is separated by light pressing. Natural decantation without fining agents. Unfiltered.
Aging: Steel for 18 months on fine lees where malolactic fermentation takes place. Subsequently it is decanted into large wooden barrels for 18 months, followed by refinement and rest in the bottle for at least 6 months. Minimum addition of sulfur dioxide in pre-bottling.
Quick Facts
APPELLATION: IGT Puglia
VINTAGE: 2022
STYLE: red
GRAPE: primitivo
FARMING: organic
FERMENTATION: stainless steel
MATURATION: oak
FILTRATION: unfiltered
VEGAN: yes
ALCOHOL: 14%
CASE SIZE: 6