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Domus Hortae Mentore Puglia Red Wine Blend

$27.99
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From the heel of Italy’s boot, Puglia, this red wine is a blend of two popular grapes from the region, Nero di Troia and Primitivo. Actually, in California we know primitivo by another name: Zinfandel. This mixture of the dark black fruits of the zinfandel/primitivo with the local nero di troia creates an intriguing flavor that makes you come back for more.

Tastes Like: Fresh garden herbs mashed with blackberries

Farming & Winemaking Highlights: Regenerative Agriculture | Sustainable Winery

Fun Facts: Domus Hortae discontinued this wine… these are some of the last remaining bottles!

From the heel of Italy’s boot, Puglia, this red wine is a blend of two popular grapes from the region, Nero di Troia and Primitivo. Actually, in California we know primitivo by another name: Zinfandel. This mixture of the dark black fruits of the zinfandel/primitivo with the local nero di troia creates an intriguing flavor that makes you come back for more.

Tastes Like: Fresh garden herbs mashed with blackberries

Farming & Winemaking Highlights: Regenerative Agriculture | Sustainable Winery

Fun Facts: Domus Hortae discontinued this wine… these are some of the last remaining bottles!

Domus Hortae Kalinero Nero di Troia Red Wine
Domus Hortae Kalinero Nero di Troia Red Wine
$27.99

Wine Stats

Type of Wine: Red, Still
Grape Variety: Nero di Troia | Primitivo
Region: Italy > Puglia
Appellation: Puglia IGT
Vintage: 2020
Alcohol % by Vol: 14%

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About the Producer

The Fioretti family have been vignerons, cultivating their vineyards in Orto Nova, in northern Puglia since 1788. Today Rosanna & Pino carry on this family tradition of caring for their land and making wine from native local varieties. Microclimatic conditions, land that is on a prehistoric seabed, with soil that is part calcareous, sub-alkaline and stone contribute to making structured yet approachable wines. They adopt organic farming principles in the context of integrated agriculture approach and guarantee no trace of chemicals, copper and sulfur in their wines.

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