Masseria Li Veli
Li Veli Contrade Primitivo del Salento 2024
| Denomination | IGT Puglia |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Apulia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Primitivo |
| Aging | In steel |
- Vintage and variety: 2024 Primitivo in purity, still red wine with Typical Geographical Indication from Puglia
- Intense aromas: ripe red fruits, tamarind, nutmeg and a hint of vanilla
- Balanced taste: medium body, juicy and silky sensation, slight sweetness and lively freshness
- Vinification: fermentation at 22-28 °C and brief ageing in steel to enhance the fruit
- Serving: decant for 1 hour at 14-16 °C; perfect for barbecues, pasta, pizza and spicy dishes
Description
What kind of wine it is
Masseria Li Veli Primitivo Puglia Contrade is a still red wine made from Primitivo grapes, an authentic expression of Salento and Apulia. In the glass, it displays a deep ruby red colour enriched with violet hues. On the nose, it reveals a spicy and rich bouquet, characterised by intense aromas of wild berries, ripe plums, blueberries and dark cherries, followed by clear hints of tamarind, nutmeg and cocoa. On the palate, it offers a medium body, juicy and well-balanced, distinguished by a silky texture and a pleasant sweet note that culminates in a delicately vanilla finish.
Where it comes from
The vineyards of Masseria Li Veli are located in the heart of Apulia, on an estate near Cellino San Marco. This sunny plain of Salento, an ancient Messapian site nestled between the Ionian Sea and the Adriatic Sea, offers a Mediterranean climate ideal for the perfect ripening of the grapes. The vines are cultivated using the spur-pruned cordon system and take root in clay and sandy soils enriched with traces of limestone. The privileged position between the two seas ensures constant ventilation, promoting a full-bodied flavour profile and a clear focus on ripe fruit, always balanced by a distinct sensation of freshness.
How it is produced
Harvesting begins in the first days of September, with careful selection of the grapes to preserve their aromatic integrity. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a constantly controlled temperature, a technical choice essential to protect the original varietal expression. Subsequently, the wine undergoes a brief maturation in the same containers, without any ageing in wood, thus maintaining a clean and direct aromatic profile. This process imparts a pronounced fresh acidity capable of supporting the sip over time, ensuring a harmonious and optimal evolution for several years.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1999 on an ancient Messapian site in the heart of Salento, Masseria Li Veli produces the Contrade Primitivo Puglia IGT, drawing on the expertise of Riccardo Cotarella. On clay and sandy soils situated between two seas, the grapes reach ideal ripeness at the beginning of September. A brief period in stainless steel preserves the exceptional freshness of the fruit, enhancing delicate aromas of tamarind and nutmeg. Awarded 98 points by Michael Liebert, this vibrant red celebrates the vocation of the region, offering a silky, juicy and satisfying drink.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1999
- Oenologist: Riccardo Cotarella
- Bottles produced: 350.000
- Hectares: 33
In 1999 the Falvo family, with over 40 years of experience in the wine business, purchased and renovated the property to give birth to an ambitious project in Apulia, a region with a long vine-growing tradition.
Masseria Li Veli is located on an ancient Messapian site dominating the fertile and sunny Salento plain. It was founded by the Marquis Antonio de Viti de Marco (1858-1943), an internationally known Italian economist and university professor, Radical Party Deputy of the Reign of Italy, whose ambitious project was to transform the Masseria into a model cellar for the entire South. Today the beautifully restored Masseria covers an area of 33.000sqm, 3750 of which include offices, a reception area, vinification, storage and ageing cellars. Read more
| Name | Masseria Li Veli Primitivo Puglia Contrade 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Puglia IGT |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Primitivo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Apulia |
| Vendor | Masseria Li Veli |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1999 on an ancient Messapian site in the heart of Salento, Masseria Li Veli produces the Contrade Primitivo Puglia IGT, drawing on the expertise of Riccardo Cotarella. On clay and sandy soils situated between two seas, the grapes reach ideal ripeness at the beginning of September. A brief period in stainless steel preserves the exceptional freshness of the fruit, enhancing delicate aromas of tamarind and nutmeg. Awarded 98 points by Michael Liebert, this vibrant red celebrates the vocation of the region, offering a silky, juicy and satisfying drink. |
| Origin | Estate located just outside Cellino San Marco, in the sunny plain of Salento, between the Ionian Sea and the Adriatic Sea |
| Soil composition | Clayey and sandy with calcareous residues |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon |
| Harvest | Early September |
| Fermentation temperature | 22-28 °C |
| Production technique | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature (22-28 °C) with a brief maturation in stainless steel |
| Wine making | In steel tanks at a controlled temperature between 22 °C and 28 °C. |
| Aging | In steel |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |