Torleanzi
Puglia, Italy
Awards & Reviews:
5.0/5, Winalist Rating - Tyrannus 2018
4.9/5, Winetours.com - Tyrannus 2020
Located in the plains of Salento, Puglia, Torleanzi covers nearly 100 hectares in San Pietro Vernotico, Brindisi, near the Adriatic Sea, featuring the 15th-century Torre Leanzi tower. The estate's history starts with Antonio Valletta and is now managed by his great-grandchildren, Giuseppe and Luigi Ciotola, integrating traditional and modern techniques. Calcareous soils, affected by sun and sea breezes, support indigenous varieties like Primitivo, Negroamaro, Chardonnay, and Moscato via low-intervention farming. The portfolio includes Primitivo di Manduria, Negroamaro Salento Rosso, and wines from ancient vines. The site functions as a masseria with wine relais accommodations. It is surrounded by vineyards in a historic setting near beaches, with family management emphasizing the San Pietro Vernotico community's agricultural heritage.
Despotes
Negroamaro Rose
Tyrannus
Technical Information
Technical Information
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Viticulture
Farming:
Employs certified organic farming practices on its 150-hectare estate in Puglia, fostering a deep familial bond with the land through traditional methods passed down generations, while maintaining low yields of 1,500 kg/ha to preserve the historical coastal terroir.
Training:
Vines are trained using the spurred cordon system, which promotes efficient sunlight capture and vine health in the Mediterranean climate.
Harvesting:
Grapes are hand-harvested in mid to late September, with careful manual selection in the vineyards to achieve optimal ripeness.
