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Botromagno
In 1991, the D’Agostino family merged with the local cooperative winery, creating Botromagno, the first
successful example of a privately owned winery partnering with more than 100 local grape growers. The
D’Agostino family has been able to foster a reliable and efficient synergy with the local farmers; based on
strict standards for quality grape growing, they have rapidly become one of the finest wineries in Puglia.
Gravina Bianco DOP Organic Grapes
Produced from a blend of Greco and Malvasia, Gravina Bianco is one of Italy’s most ancient white wines.
Like many of the world’s most iconic wines, the grape varieties that traditionally produced this wine
originated elsewhere but found their ideal habitat in Puglia. The wine gained DOC status in 1983 and is
currently only produced by Botromagno, which has had great success with this wine in multiple export
markets. From the 2013 vintage onward, the vineyards that produce Botromagno’s Gravina DOP wines
are certified Organic.
“Poggio al Bosco” Gravina Bianco DOP Organic Grapes
A distinctive cru wine produced from Greco and Malvasia grapes grown in an ecologically pristine area
on the border of the Bosco Difesa Grande, recognized as Puglia’s most important “green lung.” It was
planted in 1991 with the specific goal of producing grapes of exceptional quality. The soil and terroir are
reflective of Bordeaux, with abundant pebbles and gravel below chalky topsoil. From the 2013 vintage
onward, the vines that are the source of Botromagno’s Gravina DOP wines are certified organic.
“Rosé di Lulù” Murgia IGP
Rosé di Lulù features fruit from the single-vineyard Vigna de Trono planted over 50 years ago to
Nero di Troia. At once aromatic and highly savory in character, Nero di Troia (also: Uva di Troia), is
a significant and fine grape variety native to Puglia. Botromagno excel in producing red wines from
this grape, and now have introduced a highly successful rosé from the same variety. High elevation at
700 meters ASL yields aromatic berries, and stainless steel fermentation/ageing ensure ideal varietal
expression and freshness.
Primitivo Murgia Rosso IGP
Due to its naturally low yields, Primitivo requires special care in the vineyard and ripens best when
bush-trained. As if this wasn’t difficult enough, Botromagno plants its Primitivo at higher elevations to
accentuate the acidity and finesse of the grapes.