The winery
Giovanni Aiello
An Apulian project led by winemaker Giovanni Aiello (brand 'Enologo per Amore'), producing the 'Chakra' range: white, red and rosé wines and bottle‑fermented sparkling wines, with a strong connection to the Valle d'Itria and the Murgia.
- Puglia · Italia
- 7 products
The story
Giovanni Aiello is a winemaker born and raised in Puglia who studied in Veneto and Friuli and has also worked abroad. He launched the commercial project under the label 'Enologo per Amore' and developed the 'Chakra' wine range, building an artisanal business rooted in the vineyards around Putignano, Castellana Grotte and the Valle d'Itria.
Production philosophy
Artisanal production that emphasizes the expression of the terroir and native grape varieties: wines "made with love", handmade labels, and traditional and experimental winemaking techniques.
Terroir and vineyards
Vineyards and production are located in the Valle d'Itria and the Murgia dei Trulli, with operations between Putignano and Castellana Grotte; for Chakra Rosso, reference is made to grapes/areas linked to Gioia del Colle.
Awards and recognition
Published recognitions: Chakra Rosso noted/winner in Sud Top Wine; Chakra Rosato noted with a score of 90 in Berebene; reviews and profiles in publications such as Decanter.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Primitivo
- Verdeca
- Maruggio
- Marchione
What makes it distinctive
- The "Chakra" line consists of Chakra Rosso, Chakra Rosato, Chakra Verde, Chakra Blu and Chakra Essenza.
- Headquarters and vineyards located in the Valle d'Itria / Canale di Pirro, Murgia dei Trulli.
- Chakra Blu, produced with in-bottle refermentation.
- Hand-painted labels and a focus on artisanal winemaking and native grape varieties.
