Producer Profile

Paolo Leo’s wonderful business idea, the historical Vinagri winery is established in the heart of Salento in Puglia. He is the owner and has been running it since 1989.

Paolo Leo’s objective is to preserve all the old wine-making traditions and reproduce the tastes and flavours of the past. The result is a wine of constant and high quality. You will quickly see for yourself the passion which inspires this family-run business since the early 1900’s which merges with the idea of a modern vineyard maintaining all the typical characteristics of the surrounding territory.

Paolo Leo and his family specialise in the indigenous varietals of southern Italy and Puglia and have become well known in particular for their stunning Primitivo from varietal, to Appassimento, DOC Manduria and innovative southern Italian blends.

Viticulture

Bush vines from between Manduria and Sava, in the province of Taranto.

Winemaking

The grapes were harvested at dawn. Fermentation at controlled temperature at 25° C. It lasts 8-10 days.

Oak Treatment

6 months in American oak barrels and 2 months in stainless steel.

Tasting Note

A very intense bouquet of cherry and black cherry, pleasantly spicy; on the palate, the wine’s considerable structure is delightfully flavoursome and very well balanced with excellent length.

Food Matching

Pasta dishes with tomato sauces, red meats and game.