The winery
Conti Zecca
Winery in Leverano (Salento, Puglia) managed by the Zecca family, offering a wide range of red, rosé and white wines that showcase the area's native grape varieties.
- Puglia · Italia
- Since 1935
- 22 products
The story
The Zecca family has been established in Salento since the 16th century. Agricultural production evolved over time until, in the 1930s, the family began winemaking on-site in Leverano. Today the company comprises several family estates and continues as a family-run operation overseeing the entire production cycle from the vineyard to bottling.
Production philosophy
A territorial approach that prioritizes respect for the soil and the care of the vineyards: winemaking and vineyard practices designed to enhance local pedoclimatic characteristics and to produce both wines for broad distribution and selections in limited releases. The winery also states that it pays attention to sustainable practices and maintains company protocols for agronomic management.
Terroir and vineyards
The wines come from the heart of Salento: vineyards and plots located mainly in the municipalities of Leverano, Veglie and Salice Salentino. The winery manages several family estates scattered throughout the area.
Awards and recognition
Advantage Green Award; local recognitions, including the Industria Felix Award.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Negroamaro
- Primitivo
- Malvasia Bianca
- Malvasia Nera
- Fiano
- Chardonnay
- Vermentino
- Aglianico
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Susumaniello
- Hectares
- 320.0
- Bottles per year
- 2800000
What makes it distinctive
- Based in Leverano, in the heart of Salento.
- Four main estates: Cantalupi, Donna Marzia, Saraceno, Santo Stefano
- The "Icona" wine range and regional wines with selected Crus
- Reported annual production: approximately 2,800,000 bottles.
- Extensive use of indigenous Apulian grape varieties
