Eloquio - Malbec Bio
Eloquio - Malbec Bio

Eloquio - Malbec Bio

Puglia

Maria Faretra

malbec

€ 24.00
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Wait, Malbec from Puglia? Exactly. While everyone thinks of Argentina, Malbec has been quietly growing in Puglia since the 1800s. For generations, it was just a supporting player, but Maria Faretra decided it was time to let it shine. This isn’t the big, heavy Malbec you might know. Puglia's sun gives it ripe blackberries and plums, but with a fresher, more elegant edge. There’s a hint of spice, a touch of rhubarb, and tannins that are smooth rather than chewy. It’s structured, extremely interesting, and built for savoring.

Pierluigi’s Note: This is the wine I open when I want to challenge what people think they know about Italian reds. It’s a great conversation starter. It has the fruit to handle a grilled steak, but it is just as good with a hearty lentil stew or a board of aged cheeses. Great for a long night with a good friend. Serve at 18°C.

In the heart of Puglia's wine country, Maria Faretra leads an all-female company that represents a unique and revolutionary approach to winemaking. With a modern soul and ancient values, the brand is born from a desire to combine the past with a forward-looking vision for the future.

Under her leadership, the philosophy is an obsessive search for detail, blending excellent technical skills with artistic inspirations. This meticulous attention extends beyond the cellar to the magnificent labels that create a complete and beautiful experience, honoring the authenticity of the wine inside and out. The winemaking process is based on a "subtraction" approach, the less is better, which allows grapes like Malbec to fully express the authentic character of their land.

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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