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Gianfranco Fino
From the very beginning, Gianfranco Fino’s focus has been about quality: no compromises, no short-cuts,
and obsessive attention to his vineyards. This attention to detail runs deeply, and Gianfranco works tirelessly
to improve his vineyards, his estate, and his wines. He and his wife Simona share a deep and abiding passion
for winemaking, which has led them on a fulfilling, lifelong journey—a journey which shows in every bottle
of their high-quality, delicious wines. The wines consistently receive 90+ ratings from highly-regarded
professionals and critics alike and are always a pleasure to drink.
Es Primitivo di Manduria DOC
Es is named in honor of Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis. Translated from Italian, “Es” means
the id, the psychological term for a component of the psyche. According to Sigmund Freud, “Es” is defined
as instinct and wild passion; a passion which does not give in to rules or compromises. Es submits to one
principle only: pleasure. It is the expression of primal instinct into wine. Cultivated in the maritime Agro di
Manduria to utilize its unique red soils, this wine is made from 100% Primitivo. The grapes are lightly dried
while still on the vine and harvested by hand at the end of August.
Jo Negroamaro Salento IGT
Jo comes from Jonio, latin and Italian name for the Ionian sea that laps the coast of Manduria. Moreover,
onico is one of the synonyms of Negroamaro, the local varietal. There is light drying of the grapes while
they are still on the vines. Harvested in September, the grapes are destemmed, softly crushed, and
macerated in 70 HL stainless steel tanks for 3-4 weeks. The wine is aged in French oak barriques (50% in
new barrels and 50% once used barrels).
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