A Visit to the vineyards of La Pruina in Torre Santa Susanna Day 10: September 11, 2023 Vineyard: La Pruina, Torre Santa Susanna, Puglia We…
A Visit to Vinicola Palama
Visit to Vinicola Palama to check the fermentation results and to visit the vineyards Day 10: September 11, 2023 Vineyard: Vinicola Palama, Cutrofiano, Puglia Varietals:…
A look at Hand Harvesting
The hard work of harvesting grapes by hand Day 10: September 11, 2023 Vineyard: Mottura Vini, Campi Salentina, Puglia Varietal: Negroamaro “Alberello” We headed back…
A Visit to Tenute Girolamo Winery in Martina Franca
Getting samples and checking on fermentation data Day 7: September 8, 2023 Winery: TENUTE GIROLAMO Varietal: Primitivo, Negroamaro, Aglianico, Fiano, Verdeca We drove up north…
A Visit to Amastuola Winery outside of Taranto
Evaluating the fermentation process at Amastuola Winery Day 6: September 7, 2023 Winery: Masseria Amastuola Varietal: Primitivo IGP, Negroamaro, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc As a consultant…
The Pump Over Process
The mechanics of pump over during fermentation in tanks Day 6: September 7, 2023 Winery: Cantina Diomede (Oria Wines) Varietal: Primitivo DOC This is a…
Tasting from Fermentation Tanks
Tasting must from tanks during the early stages of fermentation Day 6: September 7, 2023 Winery: Cantina Diomede (Oria Wines) Varietal: Primitivo DOC This is…
From Delivery to Fermentation Tank
A look at how grapes are delivered to the winery and how the must is transferred to fermentation tanks Day 5: September 6, 2023 Winery:…
An Introduction to the Fermentation Process
An quick rundown of the fermentation process with Teo Day 5: September 6, 2023 Winery: Cantina Diomede (Oria Wines) This morning Teo gave me a…
Harvesting by Machine
A look at how machines are used to harvest grapes Day 4: September 5, 2023 Winery: Mottura Vini del Salento Varietal: Primitivo (harvested for rosato)…