Questo vino
Vineyard and terroir
The Primitivo comes from a single plot near Manduria, enclosed by a dry-stone wall. The soil is red, rich in organic matter and limestone. The vines are more than 70 years old.
Vinification
Fermentation is at controlled temperature, with an extended maceration of the must on the grape skins.
Ageing
The wine matures for at least 24 months, including at least 9 months in wooden barrels. It is always released after 31 March.
Vintage notes
The 2021 vintage won a gold medal at Mundus Vini, was named among the Top 50 Great Red Wines of the World in 2024, and received Bibenda's top rating of 5 bunches.
Label / history
"Piano Chiuso" is part of Felice Mergè's "Closed Vineyard" project ("vigneto chiuso", or "chiuso"), which aims to produce wines from small, clearly defined vineyards, similar to the French "Clos". Each enclosed vineyard gives fruit with its own qualities and a marked sense of place.
Inspired by the experience of his father, Armando, Felice Mergè bought and restored a building in 2010 that had housed the Municipal Cooperative of Erchie Producers, operating since 1949. He renamed it Masca del Tacco and equipped the winery with modern equipment and innovative production methods, intended to improve quality while keeping the traditional character. The acquisition allowed Poggio Le Volpi to expand its vineyards in the areas of Veglie and Torricella.
