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:
The vineyard area is approximately 100 metres above sea level, with high average temperatures and medium to low rainfall, providing excellent conditions for grape production. The medium-textured clay soil has a good presence of rocks for drainage. The espalier-trained vines are planted at a density of 4,500 vines per hectare. The vineyards are managed sustainably, with technology being used to monitor weather conditions in order to minimise the work required in the vineyard. A bio-fertiliser made from seaweed from the nearby Ionian Sea is employed as an alternative to chemical fertilisers. Biodiversity within the vineyard is encouraged by the planting of indigenous grape varieties, alongside Mediterranean trees and plants which are resistant to drought, thereby reducing water waste. Harvest takes place in mid-September once the grapes have reached optimal maturity and the fruit shows good balance between sugar and acidity levels.

THE WINEMAKING PROCESS:
A temperature-controlled maceration and fermentation took place with selected yeasts and lasted for approximately 10 days. The wine was aged in stainless steel tanks to preserve the purity of the fruit.

OUR TASTING NOTE:
Intense aromas of blackcurrants and wild fruits are complemented by subtle notes of spice and thyme in this full-bodied Negroamaro. Charmingly balanced and juicy on the palate, this is full of the flavours of Southern Italy.

GRAPE VARIETY:
Negroamaro 100%.