House of Melzi Primitivo

The Casato di Melzi winery is part of the Biscardo family, which explains much of the impeccable quality of this red wine. It is made from the Primitivo grape, which grows in the warm Salento region. Over the years, Casato di Melzi has benefited from Biscardo's expertise, which has significantly improved the quality of its wines. Today, wines are still made with respect for nature, a great deal of love, and ancient Italian wine traditions. The Casato di Melzi Primitivo vineyard is situated on hilly terrain. The soil consists primarily of clay, limestone, and gravel, allowing the ancient vines to develop deep roots. This is crucial for absorbing sufficient moisture during the warm summer season.

The harvest of the Primitivo Salento

The indigenous grape "Primitivo," grown in the Salento region, is characterized by a cultural tradition of approximately 3,000 years, dating back to the Magna Grecia and Romans. As you can imagine, the soil structure lends this Primitivo its remarkable strength. When the grapes reach their perfect ripeness, they are harvested at night. Harvesting usually takes place in early September. When the Primitivo grapes are brought in, they are placed on sorting tables for thorough inspection. All unusable bunches are removed, resulting in juice of unparalleled purity.

The smell and taste of the Casato di Melzi Primitivo

Primitivo, the red grape of Italy, full of temperament and softness. This also applies to this Casato di Melzi Primitivo, as on the nose we noted nuances of black fruit, caramel, vanilla, ripe cherries, and a touch of sweet spice. In the glass, it has a dark red color, almost black, and is very appealing. The palate is exquisite, and the palate is tantalized by nuances of fresh black cherries, ripe strawberries, abundant spices, toffee, cocoa, and much more. What a superb wine, and for this price range.