Near Manduria there is an old-time residence surrounded by ancient Primitivo sapling vineyards over 70 years old "closed" by a dry stone wall.

The fruits deriving from these "closed" vines, or "Clos", would therefore have been of different qualities and the maximum expression of that micro soil.

great texture. Wide on the nose, it is granted with sensations of
blackberry and cherry in alcohol, then violet and fern, black pepper
and cloves on a ground of graphite and cocoa powder, the
all refreshed by a balmy air. In the mouth elegance and power are the masters, freshness and flavor give it
great drink, and the ripe and very fine tannins caress
the palate preparing it for an almost interminable persistence

Structured first courses such as gnocchi with porcini mushrooms and
bacon, game in general, stews, roasts, cheeses
seasoned or alone

 2015 5 Grappoli Bibenda
Mundus Vini Silver Medal
Gold Medal Berliner Wine Trophy
Silver Asia Wine Trophy medal
99 points Luca Maroni
2016 5 Grappoli Bibenda
3 Gambero Rosso glasses
99 points Luca Maroni
Mundus Vini Silver Medal
The Wine Hunter Awards Gold
Silver Asia Wine Trophy medal
2017 3 Gambero Rosso glasses
5 Grappoli Bibenda
Gold Medal Mundus Vini 99 points Luca Maroni