Apulian Tradition: Devoto

A warm and powerful red wine that fully expresses the tough but passionate character of a land, Puglia, which is particularly suited to the cultivation of vines. It is no coincidence that some of Italy's greatest reds are produced here. The grapes used to produce this Appassimento undergo, as the name suggests, an over-ripening process. They are left to ripen on the vine for a longer period of time in order to favour the concentration of aromas and sugars. The result is a smooth wine, with a nice alcohol content and notes of ripe, almost candied, red fruit, mingling with hints of spices and dried fruit. Enveloping and inviting, perfect to drink for an important occasion or a succulent dinner.

Also known as Zinfandel (in California), Primitivo is one of the most widespread grape varieties in Southern Italy. But it is in Apulia, and above all in the Manduria area, that it finds its natural habitat, the territory in which it expresses itself best. A warm and soft red wine, enveloping but never stodgy or intrusive: the notes are those of cherry, blackberry and plum, with sweet spices that intoxicate the sip (thanks also to a good alcohol content). The tannins are there and can be felt, but they are not at all intrusive. An intense but balanced wine, perfect to enjoy with a rich platter of cured meats and mature cheeses. Perhaps when the company is right and you can linger until late, between one glass and another.

A white wine with its roots firmly planted in the Apulian territory and a gaze that sweeps over the horizon. Fruity notes and lively freshness, for a sip that does not tire, does not tire.