The land
Every vine holds memory. It asks for patient hands, deep listening, and a genuine desire to give back more than what is taken.
Sustainable Evolution
We weren’t born grape growers—we learned by observing, listening, and absorbing the know-how of those who have cultivated vines in Salento for generations, with respect and family passion. With these winegrowers, we’ve built a team. We grow together, aiming for a more sustainable future: a blend of respect for tradition, technological progress, and environmental commitment.
Together with agronomist Cataldo Ferrari, we bring this ambitious project to life every day. It faces the unpredictable challenges of climate change, yet it stands on the solid ground of technical expertise, ongoing training, and investments in precision viticulture. Sensors remotely monitor temperature, humidity, vine health, and the presence of pests or other threats—tools that allow us to act with greater awareness and care.
Sustainability has new allies: silent, precise, invisible.
Satellite mapping and increasingly intelligent farm machinery help us reduce water use and fertilizers, contributing to lower CO₂ emissions from vineyard operations.
Then comes synthesis: thousands of data points are translated into decisions, with the help of artificial intelligence powering DSS (Decision Support Systems). These systems guide us in developing the most effective, ethical, and sustainable crop protection strategies.
This is made possible by the principles of voluntary integrated pest management, which prioritizes agronomic, physical, biological, and biotechnological methods. For years, we’ve eliminated synthetic insecticides, replacing them with beneficial microorganisms and mating disruption techniques. The result is higher-quality grapes—brought to the winery with care, and processed with dedication.
More conscious fermentations, cleaner energy, research as a method.todo.
We use non-Saccharomyces yeasts for must bioprotection, allowing us to significantly reduce sulfite levels. These selected strains are chosen for their ability to respect varietal character and ferment at slightly higher temperatures—1 or 2 degrees above standard—saving energy during tank cooling.
IoT technologies allow us to remotely monitor production processes, optimizing the efficiency of machinery and equipment powered primarily by electricity from renewable sources. Our energy comes from approximately 240 kW of solar panels installed exclusively on the roofs of our facilities—not on land that could otherwise grow vines or olive trees.
We’ve always believed in the synergy between businesses and the world of research, offering our winery and vineyards as testing grounds in an effort to contribute—even in a small way—to the advancement of knowledge and technology. Today, we’re actively involved in research projects in partnership with the University of Milan, the University of Salento, Italy’s National Research Council (CNR), and the Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change (CMCC).
Grape Varieties
We focus primarily on native varieties such as Negroamaro, Primitivo, Susumaniello, and Verdeca. We also cultivate Chardonnay, which, thanks to our specific soil and climate conditions, develops a uniquely expressive aromatic complexity.
Soils
Our vineyards grow in soils of remarkable natural fertility, formed from Salento’s upper Quaternary calcareous-clayey calcarenites. These are deep, moderately to highly permeable soils, with medium levels of limestone and a slightly alkaline pH.
Exposure
Our vineyards are planted along a north–south axis, aligned with the origin of the region’s prevailing winds—tramontana (north) and scirocco (south). This orientation ensures balanced sunlight exposure on both sides of each row, promoting optimal grape ripening.
Training Systems
Old vines are trained as free-standing alberello (bush vines), without supporting structures.
Young vines follow a vertical trellis (espalier) system, which guides plant growth within defined spatial parameters.
Rootstocks
We primarily use medium to low-vigor rootstocks, selected for their adaptability to our local soils. They ensure consistent, moderate yields and high-quality fruit, year after year.
Pruning
We use short-spur pruning for Negroamaro and Primitivo trained with permanent cordons (alberello and spur-pruned cordon).
Guyot pruning is applied to vineyards with varieties trained using a renewal cane system, such as Chardonnay.
Puglia
Ancient and sun-drenched, Puglia stretches along Italy’s eastern spine like a long terrace over the sea. Its flat or gently rolling terrain hosts one of Europe’s largest vineyard areas, but it is in the far south—in the Salento peninsula—that viticulture finds one of its most authentic and distinctive expressions.
Nestled between the Ionian and Adriatic Seas, this land enjoys a warm, breezy Mediterranean climate, with mild winters and long, dry summers—ideal conditions for optimal grape ripening. Constant marine breezes moderate the temperature, helping vines avoid excessive stress. Even the modest day–night temperature shifts contribute to the aromatic concentration and freshness of the wines.
The soils are varied—from calcareous clay to marl—often rich in stones and minerals, offering vine roots an ideal environment for balanced growth. Low rainfall during the growing season supports the production of healthy, naturally concentrated grapes.
In this context, historic grape varieties like Negroamaro, Primitivo, and Susumaniello, along with white grapes such as Verdeca and Chardonnay, find a true home. They give rise to wines that are intense and sunlit, yet increasingly elegant and distinctive. This is a land where traditional farming has evolved into a viticulture rooted in knowledge, precision, and deep respect for the environment.
Salento is more than just a travel destination. It’s a working agricultural landscape, shaped by ancient olive groves, dry-stone walls, historic masserie (farmsteads), and vineyards that stretch to the horizon. Here, the land is not just beautiful—it’s culture, labor, and identity.
