Description
Ancient white grape variety of uncertain origin, quite common in Puglia, specially in the hills of Valle d'Itria, where winds and sun exposure produce fresh and aromatic fruity and elegant wines.

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Serve at:
10 - 12 °C.
Longevity:
03 - 05 years

- Start up year: 1989
- Oenologist: Nicola Leo
- Bottles produced: 3.500.000
- Hectares: 70
The Cellars occupy a total area of about 35.000 square meters. The first is located in the heart of the Salice Salentino DOC (San donaci) the second, inaugurated in August 2020, is located at the gates of the Primitivo di Manduria DOC (Monteparano).
They are equipped with a state-of-the-art winemaking plant, a large barrel cellar and a modern cutting-edge bottling line capable of reaching 7000 bottles per hour.
The winery is flanked by the farm that owns more than 70 hectares and an ancient "Masseria Carritelli" of 1500 surrounded by vineyards. Read more


Name | Paolo Leo Alture 350 Verdeca 2023 |
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Type | White green still |
Denomination | Valle d’Itria IGT |
Vintage | 2023 |
Size | 0,75 l |
Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
Grape varieties | 100% Verdeca |
Country | Italy |
Region | Apulia |
Vendor | Paolo Leo |
Origin | High altitude vineyards in the Itria Valley, central Puglia |
Climate | Altitude: 350 m. (1,148 feet) a.s.l. |
Soil composition | Calcareous-clayey. |
Cultivation system | Cordon trained, guyot pruned vines. |
Plants per hectare | 4500 |
Harvest | Manual harvest, between late September and early October. |
Wine making | Bunches are left overnight at sub-zero temperature (20-hour cryomaceration). The grape then is destemmed and pressed; follows a short cold maceration and a subsequent soft pressing of the skins. Fermentation is carried out at low temperature to preserve aromas and freshness. |
Aging | 3 months in a stainless steel vessels and 12 months in the bottle. |
Allergens | Contains sulphites |