About this wine
Vineyard and terroir
The Pinot Nero is grown in Apulia on medium-textured red soil. The Cantina di Veglie lies on the sun-drenched plain of Veglie, where clay-loam soils are warmed by the Salento sun. Grapes are harvested in August–September at optimal ripeness.
Vinification
Fermentation takes place on the skins at a controlled temperature.
Ageing
The wine is aged in stainless steel tanks and for around 2 months in oak barrels, to develop softness and balance.
Tasting profile
Elegant, easygoing and friendly in style. Well balanced, fruity and gently spicy.
Serving and pairing
Pairs with snacks, grilled meats and vegetables, pasta, mushroom risotto, roast chicken and lamb.
Label / history
Cantina di Veglie dates back to 1950. It is a family business run by winemakers Felice and Armando Mergè, the owners of Poggio Le Volpi. The name of the "Retroterra" range literally means "backlands", a tribute to an understated yet generous region where native and "unexpected" varieties, such as Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir, develop freshness and minerality under the Southern Italian sun. The range's philosophy, a "return to the land", is an attempt to reinterpret the heritage of traditional winemaking in a modern way.
