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Pier delle Vigne Murgia IGT
The namesake of this wine, Pier delle Vigne, was the right-hand man of Frederick II of Swabia and the one
who is credited with introducing the first red wine grapes to Puglia. “His” wine is painstakingly produced
from Montepulciano and Aglianico grapes grown in the winery’s finest vineyards in the Murge hills. This
blend successfully marries the structure and aging potential of Aglianico with the softness and fruitiness
of Montepulciano. The final wine is powerful yet elegant and has become one of Puglia’s most sought-
after treasures.
Poggio al Bosco Gravina 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.
Primitivo 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.
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