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Although Pinot Grigio is more common in Northern regions such as Veneto and Friuli, there is something to be said about producers growing Pinot Grigio in the South. With the right soil, proper care, and a knowledgeable (and talented) winemaker, Pinot Grigio from Puglia can be a fresh and fruity summer sip. Perfect to be served as an aperitif or complement to summer seafood dishes.
750 ml
Written by Chloe
Located in the Salento region of Puglia and named after its founder, Cantine Paolo Leo officially began in 1989 after Paolo inherited the family land and constructed the Palmento (the village’s first stone building used for the production of wine specifically). While the opening of the Paolo Leo winery marked a new chapter for the family, their story and legacy in viticulture can be traced back to the early 20th Century in Monticello Masseria. This story and legacy have ultimately resulted in a philosophy driven by family, hard work, and a love for quality wines.
Today this philosophy is upheld by Paolo and his wife Roberta as they prepare their eldest sons Nicola and Stefano to take over and lead the next generation of winegrowers. This makes them the perfect balance between traditional and modern as each generation stands to learn something from the other.
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The Alois Lageder winery in Alto Adige comprises fifty-five hectares of the family's own vineyards, which are managed on the basis of biodynamic principles. Their roots go back to 1823 when the young craftsman Johann Lageder set himself up as a wine merchant in Bolzano. His successors started to produce their own wines and acquired a number of vineyards. Alois III, the great-grandson of the founder of the business, saw the variety of climate zones in Alto Adige as one of the region’s strengths and in 1934 purchased the Löwengang wine estate in Magrè, in the southern part of Alto Adige. Soon smaller winegrowers also began to supply him with grapes. When Alois III died unexpectedly in 1963, Alois IV was only 12 years old. His wife Christiane and his eldest daughter Wendelgard accordingly managed the inheritance on an interim basis. Then, since the middle of the 1970s, Alois IV - together with his sister and her husband and oenologist Luis von Dellemann – set about repositioning the winery with a strict focus on quality and innovative methods in the vineyard and cellar. Today, the 50-hectare family-owned vineyards are farmed biodynamically.
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Verdejo is effectively unique to Spain, and specifically to the Rueda region. It's dominated by citrus flavours that include lemon/lime and grapefruit, along a hint of salinity and a pleasant almond note that often develops after a few years in bottle. This one is aged on it's lees for 3 months, all in stainless steel tanks. It's a brilliant seafood wine, particularly with delicate white fish and the bivalve family (oysters, mussels, clams).
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This ancient Puglian varietal is well adapted to the warm dry climate and frequent sea breezes of the Salento appellation. The Primitivo grown by Paolo Leo is bold yet structured resulting in a medium-bodied wine with smooth tannins and fruity flavour. Pair with cured meats, aged cheeses, roasts, and well-seasoned tomato-based sauces.
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Negroamaro is a native variety of Salento. The grape gets its name from the Latin word for black due to its rich ruby colour. Despite its high concentration of tannins and full body, this wine is elegant and well-balanced. Notes of fruit and spice on the finish make this IGP wine great for roasts, cured meats, medium-aged cheese, pizza, and second (or secondi) pasta dishes.
