The wine region of Puglia is located at the, “heel,” of the Italy boot on the peninsula. Bordered by the Ionian and Adriatic Sea, it is one of the longest wine region coastlines in Italy. One of the most fertile wine regions, Puglia is covered with olive trees, and wheat, and of course, grapevines. Most people who visit Italy are not familiar with Puglia, which is virtually an undiscovered Mecca of vineyards. Wine towns in Puglia include Martina Franca, Lecce and Manduria. The two main wines produced in Puglia are Salice Salentino, and Primitivo. 60% of the wines that are produced in the region are red. The United States and wineries north of Italy have started to see the potential of the region and have begun to invest in the region. The predominant red grape in Puglia is Primitivo, which is a cousin of California’s Zinfandel grape. The wines made with Primitivo are luscious, heavy and definitely “food wines”.
Uva di Troia is the, “Grape from Troy”, and reflects the region’s Ancient Greek influence. This secondary red grape is used in Foggia to make the famous “Castel del Monte” wines. Puglia also makes light white wines with the Bombino Bianco and Verdeca grapes.
Mocavero Primitivo del Salento is 100% Primitivo.
Deep red color with hints of violet, sweet spicy and ripe fruity notes, soft, persistent taste with skilful balanced tannins.
This ancient vine variety requires special attention during vinification to ensure that it expresses all the varietal characteristics, it needs periodic aeration and a particular temperature control. Once maceration is complete, the must is separated from the marc and fermentation ends in stainless steel tanks.Once it has been fermented the wine is refined in american Oak barrels for 3-4 months. When the refining process is complete, the wine is filtered and bottled.
Pairs best with roast meat, wild fowl, cold-cuts and mature cheese.
“Puteus” is a Salice Salentino DOP reserve, made of 80% of Negroamaro and 20% Malvasia Nera, as the disciplinary code requires. In the last stage of fermentation the wine is stored in stainless steel tanks for the first year, then aged in oak barrels. It has a deep red color with hints of violet.
Deep red color with hints of violet, balanced tannin, strong spicy bouquet, with notes of cocoa and coffee, fruity (cherry).
The best wine pairing is with meat dishes, roast meat with a juicy frosting, seasoned cheese and salami, and it sparks with spicy dishes!
Smith Woodhouse Vintage Port 1991 has been pulled from a Gentleman's cellar, all wines from this cellar have been purchased by the owner either from the importer or direct from winery. They stayed in his cellar until being moved to the Timeless Wines warehouse.
Hugl Zweigelt Classic is made from 100 percent Zweiglt.
Despite its relative youth, Zweigelt is actually an Austrian classic. This variety was created in 1922, when Dr. Fritz Zweigelt crossed two grapes - St Laurent and Blaufränkisch. Originally, it was intended for the new variety to be called Rotburger, referring to the place where it was born, Klosterneuburg. But this name never took hold, and instead, Zweigelt was named after the man who was the key in its development.
Today, Zweigelt is the most widely planted red variety in Austria, growing in nearly 9% of this country's vineyards. It is a robust grape, highly resistant to dryness, frost and various diseases.
The wine boasts a concentrated color, fruity and spicy aromas, cherry flavors. Full-bodied, smooth and round, the wine is an ideal food companion.