Morella's artisanal winery with 20 hectares of vineyards, most of them made up of old vines bred to the alberello system on the typical sandy red soils of Manduria, is one of Puglia's most interesting and award-winning wineries. Founded in 2000 thanks to the collaboration between Gaetano Morella and Lisa Gilbee, an enologist of Australian origin who came to Italy in 1992 and who, after a series of work experiences around the country, decided to settle in Puglia, fascinated by the Primitivo saplings emerging from the red lands of Manduria. Great dedication to his majesty Primitivo, flanked by other local grapes, including the "Old Vines" and "La Signora" vines, parcels-symbols of the estate that are over 80 years old. A biodynamic approach is followed in the vineyard, respectful of the terroir and the grape variety. In the winery, fermentations are spontaneous in open vats, associated with gentle extraction techniques such as manual punching-down, and the use of any invasive correction, stabilization and filtration practices is excluded.
Description
"Mondo Nuovo" is made from pure Primitivo grapes from vineyards over 60 years old, named after the contrada of origin, a small plot of one and a half hectares. It is a wine of great character, reflecting the expression of the terroir as reported by the Latin inscription on the label : "sic et simpliciter," or "so it is simply." Produced in limited quantities, it is one of those reds that every enthusiast should have in his or her cellar.
Organoleptic characteristics:
It flows in the ruby-red goblet with purple hues. The nose reveals a complex symphony of scents. Evident balsamic component combined with red fruits, raspberry, currant and blackberry,juniper berries, spicy touches of black pepper. On the palate the sip is soft, with great structure, lingering finish.
Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature of 28°C.
Maturation in Allier oak barriques for a duration of 18 months.
This is followed by aging in bottle for 24 months.
