Masseria Altemura Salento Fiano
Fiano
| Vintage: | 2017 |
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| Description: | Few people know that the Fiano variety was known to Frederick Ii of Swabia and to Charles I of Anjou as long ago as the 13th century, and that it was cultivated right here in the Salento area. The Zonin family has retrieved it from oblivion, finding in the soils of Masseria Altemura an ideal microclimate for proving that one can obtain an outstanding white even in Puglia. The recuperation of clones of this variety was not a simple task, but the result is a gratifying glimpse of winemaking history enclosed in a bottle. The balance of taste sensations, with hints of almonds, orange blossom, peaches and aromatic herbs, conveys the atmosphere of a unique habitat set like a jewel between the two Seas. One can taste the Ionian and the Adriatic in the refi ned salty and mineral notes and the crisp, elegant freshness on the palate. Thanks to the wine's brilliant highlights, one might defi ne it as "the gold of Salento". Food pairing It goes particularly well with full-flavored fish dishes or with legume-based dishes (such as broad beans and endive). Producer The New Generation With its close ties to the land for the past seven generations, the Zonin family heads the largest private vine growing and winemaking company in Italy (and one of the most important in Europe as well). Domenico Zonin, President of Zonin1821, since 2014, took over from his father Gianni Zonin, who has run the company since 1967 for forty years, transforming it from a local dimension to being one of Italy's most important wine producers and an established, well- known brand all over the world. Vintners Since 1821 The heart of the company is located in Gambellara, in the province of Vicenza, an oasis of lush green hills, meticulously arranged vineyards, and also the ancestral home of the Zonin family. This history has manifested itself in the vicissitudes, the hard work and the inspired decisions of a family whose name is inextricably linked to passion for the land, its vines and wine. In the historic headquarters of the Company, the Zonin family began to produce wines on a small scale in the early 1800s. In the next century, "Commendatore" Domenico Zonin would initiate an aggressive marketing strategy. This dynamic man, born in 1899, lived to the venerable age of 101, technically spanning three centuries. His youthful spirit bore witness to dramatic transformations of a way of life that evolved into modern present day in which a seventh generation of the family runs the firm. Today the Zonin family honor their family's historical passion for the vineyard, the sine qua non for producing high-quality wines, by including "Vintners since 1821" on their logo. The wooden wine press, located at the entrance hall of the Zonin's headquarters in Gambellara, dates back to the beginning of the 19th century. In fact, the construction of wine presses, the way they work, and the system they use for pressing the grapes have essentially remained unchanged since early Roman times. |
| Price: | $ 9.99 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Previously available from Newton Wines & Spirits
| Address: |
Newton Plaza 588 New Loudon Road Latham, NY 12110 United States |
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| Telephone (toll-free): | 888-781-9463 |
| Telephone (regular): | 518-782-2322 |
| Fax: | 518-782-9453 |
First added to 1000 Corks on March 11, 2021.
This product was inactivated May 24, 2022.
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