2022 Cignomoro 6 Anime Puglia Rosso

At Cignomoro it is very consciously about the choices they make and have made. They consciously chose Puglia, consciously for the vineyards and to grow their vines there. They chose this because they believe that they can make wine here that speaks. The power of the sun, wind and sea ensure that every sip is unique. They chose the “red lands” between Manduria and Carosino.

Since nature has set times that should not be rushed, those who drink Cignomoro choose something that clearly says who they are. They have chosen to do something different and be distinctive in Puglia and offer a very different taste from the historic wine tradition in Puglia. Wine is given time at Cignomoro and people follow the clock of nature, but with the latest vinification techniques without forgetting the value of a family winery, they ensure that the wines of Cignomoro can be counted among the best in Puglia.

Apulia (in Italian: Puglia), the elongated region that is the heel of the Italian boot, is, together with the Veneto and Sicily, Italy's largest producer of wine. In the past, a lot of blends came from here, or wines that are composed of a variety of grape varieties. These wines were often used in other parts of Italy, but also abroad, to strengthen their own wines. However, as everywhere else in Italy, in recent years Apulia has increasingly focused on the production of quality wine and quantity no longer comes first. The fact of Apulia as 'the wine cellar of Italy' is therefore obsolete. Due to its favorable location, the predominantly hilly landscape and the good soil qualities, which vary from calcareous and clay-containing to sandy, excellent wines can be made in Apulia. The region has no fewer than 25 DOC zones, which nevertheless still account for only 4% of the total wine supply, and 6 IGTs out of a total of 107,000 hectares of vineyard.

With the increasing demand from abroad for cépage wines (wines of one specific grape variety), a start has been made on the revaluation of the own native grape varieties. The Primitivo is the best known. Considered the "ancestor" of the California Zinfandel, this grape variety produces full dry dark red wines that can rival their American counterparts. Best known is the Primitivo under the DOC Primitivo di Manduria, which is made in the province of Taranto and is generally full and velvety and goes well with various pasta dishes and pecorino cheese. The wine is also available in a sweet version.

The province of Salento, in the southernmost part of the region, is known for its good red wines based on the Negroamaro and the Malvasia Nera. We mention the Copertino, a ruby-red wine that Riserva may be called after two years of aging in wood. A full juicy wine with a bitter aftertaste that tastes good with lamb and various hard cheeses. The red Salice Salentino has made a huge advance in recent years, especially abroad. The wine is appreciated for its full, dry and soft taste and is excellent to combine with many meat and pasta dishes. But also the Salice Salentino rosato is allowed. A delicious, soft, fruity and fresh rosé.

DOC Leverano includes white wines from the Malvasia bianca and Bombino bianco as well as red and rosé wines from the Negroamaro, supplemented with Malvasia nera, Sangiovese and / or Montepulciano. The dry white wines are good accompaniments for various fish dishes and shellfish. Another well-known DOC, from the province of Bari, is that of the Locorotondo. Made in a characteristic area dominated by the so-called 'trulli', bright white conical houses. This DOC only includes white wines based on the Verdeca and Bianco d'Alessano. The color is pale yellow with green reflections and the wine has a dry and delicate taste.

The red wines made in the north of Apulia usually come from the Uva di Troia and / or Bombino nero, possibly supplemented with Aglianico, Montepulciano and / or Sangiovese. The white wines are dominated by the Verdeca, although Bianco d'Alessano, Malvasia, Trebbiano and Bombino bianco are also used.
The most famous DOC in the North is that of Castel del Monte, which includes well-structured red wines from the Aglianico and / or Uva di Troia and which also produces juicy and fruity rosés.

Aglianico is an ancient grape variety that is mainly found in the Italian regions of Campania, Basilicata and Puglia. This grape, with a rather thick and dark skin, does particularly well on soils of volcanic origin and is characterized by a firm tannin structure.

What does wine from the Aglianico grape taste like?

Italian wines made from this grape variety are generally deep in color and are characterized by aromas of cherries, plums, leather, roses, chocolate and spices.

Susumaniello is one of the rarest, ancient grape varieties in the world and was almost extinct until recently. The special grape is only planted in the heel of Italy in Salento (Puglia) where only a few winemakers make an incredibly beautiful Italian red wine from it.

What does wine from the Susumaniello grape taste like?

Wines from the Susumaniello grape are often characterized by a deep ruby red hue and aromas of red berries and plums. Richer, more concentrated wines from this grape also contain spicy, peppery aromas and dark chocolate flavors.