We have produced unique wines from the rare grape varieties of our region. For the two DOC varieties, of course, it was necessary to adhere strictly to the applicable regulations, while for the other wines we have tried to understand the characteristics of the grapes available to us in order to create gradations corresponding to their specific characteristics.
This is how we have created the pure Minutolo, the Ottavianello Ostuni DOC, the Bianco Ostuni DOC, the rosé “26 Agosto”, the sparkling wine “Botto”, the white wine from Ottavianello “Morellina” and soon also an orange wine variety.
We wanted to give each product a special connotation linked to the identity of Ostuni, and we found the common denominator in the patron saint of the White City, Sant’Oronzo. Each of our labels is dedicated to this extremely popular figure: “Minutolo” shows a stylized representation of the curried horse of the Cavalcata, celebrated on the occasion of the saint’s feast; “Morello” identifies the breed of horse and gives its name to Ottavianello Ostuni DOC, whose label also features a stylized icon of the saint’s face; “Lumen in Aria”, our Bianco Ostuni DOC, stands for the artistic lights that illuminate our squares during the celebrations in honor of the saint; “26 Agosto”, our rosé, is named after the exact date of the patronal feast; and the sparkling wine “Botto”, which not only recalls the sound of the popping cork when it is opened, but also the last round of fireworks of the patronal feast, the final bang. The last wine is “Morellina”, a new white wine from Ottavianello, provided with a female version of the name Morello.
Following our willingness to experiment, in 2024 the “Lumen in Aria” brings out a new version with the same grape varieties, but with reversed proportions, and the “Morello” gets tested with long macerations.
The wine of the feast days, all the feast days: a breeze from the sea, bringing the taste of the chalky soil, enveloping like the waves, and refreshing like a summer rain.
White
Spumante Brut
2022
Impigno 75%,
Francavidda 25%
Charmat/Martinotti method
11,0%
White
Dry
2021
Minutolo 100%
Steele tank
12%
Fresh, tasty, and mineral like a summer sip: perfect on the hottest days, both as an aperitif and with fish dishes, Minutolo Villa Agreste tells the story of a territory and of a season, with its minty notes and very delicate fruity and floral scents.
White
Dry
2021
Impigno 75%, Francavidda 25%
Steele tanks
12%
The product of a very rare blend, this white wine offers Ostuni a complex and intriguing wine, characterized by intense mineral notes, reminiscent of hydrocarbons, and tropical aromatics. It is a journey into an unexplored territory that speaks of distant origins and successful adaptations. Perfect both on its own and paired with more structured dishes, including white meats.
White
Dry
2022
Ottavianello 85%, Susumaniello 10%, Notardomenico 5%
Steele tanks and bottle
12%
A unique example in the Apulian wine scene. An intense, mineral white wine with a slightly smoky note, a hint of dried fruit and the spiciness of star anise: it could be described as a winter white wine, as it goes well with complex preparations, such as truffle dishes.
A wine from the past, a choral harvest of all the vines we have in the field, mingled to create a rosé with subtle nuances and an intense and voluptuous scent. Perfect as an aperitif but even throughout the meal, thanks to its great versatility.
Rose
Dry
2022
Impigno 43%, Francavidda 19%, Ottavianello 28%, Susumaniello 5%, a.v. 5%
Steele tanks
12%
How does a rosé ripen? Intensely, as we could see with the 2020 vintage, the first year of our 26 Agosto: intense in color, as well as in aromas and new complexity. To be tasted with particularly risky combinations.
Rose
Dry
2020
Inserire testo per annata 2020
Steele tanks
12%
Red
Dry
2021
Ottavianello 85%, Susumaniello 10%, a.v. 5%
Steele tanks
13,5%
Elegance is the term that best describes this wine: soft, silky, full-bodied. It delights the sense of smell with its sweet spiciness and embraces the palate without being astringent. It is the perfect companion for the traditional cuisine of the area of Brindisi. It is excellent with fish soups, dispelling the myth of red wine pairings, and can be drunk slightly chilled in summer.
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