Wines

Serra Sanguigna is the name of a prime zone in the interior of the Ciro appellation that is not only particularly beautiful but is responsible for producing classic wines of the appellation.  The hillside vineyards are planted to a mix of Gaglioppo, Malvasia Nera and Greco Nero and from there, on a clear day, one can see the entire Gulf of Taranto to the north and the Capocolonna promontory to the south.  The “Serra Sanguigna” is generally composed of 70% Gaglioppo, 15% Malvasia Nera and 15% Greco Nero.  It is the most rustic wine of the estate marked by a powerful plum-infused fruit, robust in weight, deep ruby in color and surprisingly lithe on the palate.

A wine produced exclusively from the Gaglioppo grape (on occasion perhaps 5% Greco Nero finds its way into the blend), the Dom Giuvà captures the power of this dark-skinned and lusty grape while maintaining a scintillating brightness that keeps the wine surprisingly fresh.  A wine of great length and persistence whose mark of distinction and class is best expressed by the hint of bitter cherry in the finish.  The tannins are forceful yet graceful with a grainy texture and lush ripeness.

The Damis is the most profound wine of the domaine.  Produced exclusively from the Gaglioppo grape planted to steep hillside vineyards above and around the village of Ciro in the hills above the sea, Damis is a selection of the best grapes from the harvest.  The wine is dense, showing the deep, plum-like fruit of the Gaglioppo.  An extended fermentation is followed by long aging in large barrels.  The wine is bottled without fining or filtration.  It is most definitely a wine capable of aging gracefully.