Description

ABOUT THE PRODUCER:
In 1962, 19 vine growers from San Marzano, whose families had farmed the land for generations, combined their efforts to establish ‘Cantine San Marzano’. Through the decades, this cooperative has grown significantly, attracting over 1,200 top-quality vine growers. Using modern, technologically advanced vinification techniques, they produce elegant wines that pay homage to ancient Apulian wine traditions. The fusion of time-honoured tradition, passion, and contemporary techniques enables this winery to produce wines with distinctive varietal and regional characteristics that reflect the local terroir. In 2022, San Marzano was awarded the ‘Cooperative Winery of the Year Award’ by Gambero Rosso.

ABOUT THE VINEYARD:
Talò is a common surname in San Marzano and choosing it to name the Talò range collectively acknowledges the farmers of the village who, with their families, look after each vineyard as if it were their own garden. San Marzano recognises the contribution their producers make, with whom they work closely to achieve the best from their land. The outstanding quality of these wines could not be created without them. The vineyard is located in Salento, Puglia, at approximately 100 metres above sea level. The soft soil layer is clayey and quite thin, with a good presence of rocks, making it an ideal growing location for vines. The harvest takes place during the second week of September.

THE WINEMAKING PROCESS:
The grapes were carefully selected and then underwent temperature-controlled fermentation at 25 to 26°C with selected yeasts, lasting approximately 10 days. The wine was matured in French and American oak barrels for a period of six months.

OUR TASTING NOTE:
A rich and opulent wine with vibrant flavours of ripe cherries and plums combined with subtle overtones of cocoa and vanilla. Velvety and textured with brambly fruits on the palate and a warm finish, this packs a punch of flavour.

GRAPE VARIETY:
Primitivo 100%.