Located in the southern region of Puglia — the peninsula which can be visualised as the "heel" of Italy — Masseria Borgo dei Trulli purchased vineyards in the best viticultural areas in the province of Taranto where the primary grapes cultivated are Primitivo, Negroamaro, Vermentino, Malvasia Bianca, Fiano, and Sauvignon Blanc. It then found an old Masseria — a fortified farmhouse on an estate built around the 16th century. This large farm consisted of a complex of buildings surrounded and protected by walls. The Massieria is surrounded by old vines, and it was decided to use this unique location to build ia new state-of-the-art winery.

The winery is in the Commune of Maruggio, in the subdivision of Roselle. It lies approximately 5 km from the Ionian Sea and in the heart of the Primitivo di Manduria DOP area. In Puglia, the Masseria was once the heart of vast land estates, surrounded by rolling hills, vineyards and olive groves. Similar to a Spanish “hacienda”, they used to be self-sustaining and included several buildings for the housing of livestock and fodder, winemaking and oil pressing. In this particular area of Puglia, spread between vineyards and olive groves, there are numerous ancient dry stone dwellings (huts) called Trulli. This is where Masseria Borgo dei Trulli gets its name.

We will sample:

Primitivo Rosato 2021 — Elegant with hints of peonies and seashells, and aromas of strawberries, passion fruit, watermelon and orange blossom. On the palate it is full, fresh and crisp with good acidity and lingering notes of citrus fruit. Long clean finish. 12.5% ABV. 16/6.50

Primitivo di Manduria 2021 — This dark purple wine has a dark scent of currants and ripe blackberries with a hint of oak on the nose. On the palate, sun-baked fruit flavors mingle with a slight herbaceousness for a powerful burst of flavor. The finishis surprisingly long, with lasting notes of plum and spices. 14.5% ABV. 19.50/6.50

Negroamaro Salento — Negroamaro is a red wine grape variety native to southern Italy. It is grown almost exclusively in Apulia and particularly in Salento. Fruit is carefully selected from low-yielding vineyards. Intense red with violet hues, the wine displays aromas of plums, wild strawberries and black pepper. The palate is full-bodied, with hints of liquorice and nutmeg, well-balanced tannins and a long and persistent finish. 13% ABV.

See you Friday!