ATerra - Primitivo
aTerra Primitivo – lichte rode wijn uit Puglia – fles op witte achtergrond
ATerra - Primitivo

ATerra - Primitivo

Puglia

ATerra

primitivo

€ 12.00 • Save € 4.00
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This is what happens when old vines meet a new mindset. A young Italian lawyer, splitting his time between London and Puglia, found a 50-year-old vineyard about to be ripped out. Instead of letting it disappear, he saved it—farming it organically with minimal intervention and total respect for the vines' rhythm. The result? A Primitivo that breaks all the rules. It’s light, fresh, and almost playful, moving away from the thick, syrupy style Puglia is often known for.

The wine is packed with bright red fruit—think strawberries and cherries—with a dusting of spice. The calcareous and sandy clay soils provide a rare combination of structure and freshness. It’s smooth and juicy, but definitely not simple. There is real life in this glass.

Pierluigi’s Note: This is the bottle I reach for when I want a light red. It’s incredible with a classic Pizza or a simple Pasta Pomodoro. Because of its freshness, it also pairs beautifully with grilled vegetables or a spread of antipasti. You can even serve it lightly chilled as an aperitivo. Serve at 12–18°C.

In the heart of Puglia, aTerra was born from a young lawyer's act of passion. Andrea Cavone, who splits his time between London and Puglia, founded the winery during lockdown to save a 40-year-old primitive vineyard from being uprooted. This deeply personal project was an act of reconnecting with his family's history and land.

aTerra represents a unique approach to winemaking. This small team embraces advanced technology but with an artisanal philosophy, focusing on producing genuine wines without chemical additives. Their mission is to create an honest expression of the land and grapes, refusing to be influenced by market trends or shortcuts.

Working with two distinct terroirs, the team ensures that every bottle reflects a profound respect for the land and a story of shared passion and purpose. This is a winery that honors its past while crafting a modern vision for the future of Puglian wine.

To understand our products, you have to know Puglia, "A-pluvia", from Latin, the 'land without rain.' Around my home in the North, the lack of water forces the roots to fight, digging deep into the limestone soil. This struggle is why the flavors of our wine and oil are so concentrated and real. The sun provides the intensity, but the Adriatic breeze is always there to keep things fresh, bringing a touch of salt from the coast. It’s a rugged, honest landscape that doesn’t hide anything.

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