Teo showcased wines from the first vintage to the owners
Day 29: September 30, 2023
Winery: Tenute Monacelli, Lecce, Puglia
Owners:
Giuseppe Piccinni and his wife Anna Lisa. Also involved in the winery is their son Francesco.
This is a very young winery. They planted their first vines three years ago and this year (2023) will be their first vintage of making wine.
Teo presented four wines that he has been making for this winery to the owners: Fiano, Chardonnay, Negroamaro Rosato, and a blend of Negroamaro, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. The outcome was fabulous. The owners liked all 4 wines. I would love to taste these wines after they go through the aging process and is released to see how they evolved.
Giuseppe is a huge fan of French wine. So his mission is to grow French varietals here in Puglia and make wine in the French style. He grows Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon in his vineyards, both of which are in the first blend this winery is making.
Checkout the videos. The first one is recording of the tastings and real time reactions to the wines tasted. The second one is tour of the beautiful property.