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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 partnered 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 60% Greco and 40% 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.
Gravisano Passito di Malvasia Murgia IGT
Sweet passito wines play an important role in the history of the Gravina region of Puglia. Traditionally,
these were made from ancient Gravisano grapes leftover from the regular harvest that were dried on
the vines. Not wanting to waste anything, the farmers used these leftovers to make a limited batch of
sweet ambrosia which could be offered to valued guests during festivals throughout the year. Gravisano
grapes have long since become extinct, but the legend lives on in the name of this wine. Today, Gravisano
is made from Malvasia grapes that are sun-dried on racks for 30-40 days, resulting in a wonderful and
balanced dessert wine.
Nero di Troia Murgia Rosso IGP
Uva di Troia is an ancient grape, named for the Puglian city of Troia, founded by the hero Diomedes.
Used mainly to produce bulk wines in the past, this grape has been found to produce excellent wines
when cultivated in the proper way. Hand-harvested in October, the grapes are fermented and aged in
stainless steel, then bottle-aged for an additional six months before release. The final wine is unique and
distinctive.
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