LLS VDI 2019

BOTROMAGNO | Puglia

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NERODI TROIAMURGIA 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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“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.

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FALANGHINA An ancient grape variety that flourishes in the climate of the Murgia area. It expresses elegance and a refreshing crispness. A crisp-edged wine with full flavors and a hint of the sea due to the marine tuff that emerged from the sea thousands of years ago. It is best savored in its youth with oily fish commonly found in Puglia, like anchovies, tuna, sardines, and mackerel.

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