Natural wine has no uniform definition. It is a general term used to describe artisanal wine made using organically and/or biodynamically grown hand-picked grapes which are vinified with little or no intervention. Winemakers often rely on indigenous yeast to catalyse natural fermentation, avoiding the use of any chemicals, additives or sulphites.
The result is wine which is alive, energetic, vibrant and unexpected – a welcomed contrast to the industrial practices of the wine industry.
Name of Estate/Domaine:
Calcarius
Vintage: 2019
Tasting Notes
Wild and true Negroamaro, dense and spicy, very elegant with smooth tannins that closes on the palate leaving a clear memory of the sea. Amazingly daily wine with disarming drinkability.
*Natural wines are suitable for Vegans & Vegetarians
Country & Region
Italy - Puglia
Grape/Blend
100% Negroamaro
Terroir:
Typically, Mediterranean, characterized by rainfall in winter and spring and by drought in the summer period. White limestone of Kimmeridgian Era.
Viticulture:
Tendone - vines trained high along a pergola
Vinification:
Manual harvest
Destemmed
Indigenous yeast/ ambient
Fermentation (spontaneous) in stainless steel
Maceration on the skins for 5 days, in open vats, with manual cap breaking.
Nature of maturation – tank
Wine neither filtered nor fined
Small amount of sulphur added at bottling
Food Pairing
Fish stew, cheese, charcuterie or solo as an aperitivo vino!