Winery Leone de Castris

The Leone de Castris family has been active in viticulture for centuries: the company traces its origins to 1665, when it was founded by Oronzo Arcangelo Maria Francesco dei Conti di Lemos. In the 20th century the estate developed the bottling and marketing of its wines; in 1943 it launched Five Roses, recognized as the first bottled Italian rosé. Today the winery also houses a museum that tells the story of its production and family history.

Combine tradition and innovation: preserve Salento’s historical heritage and local grape varieties, invest in promoting the territory and in bottling iconic wines, while supporting commercial development and communication and hospitality initiatives.

Salice Salentino — a typical area of the Apulian Salento, with predominant use of Negroamaro, Primitivo and other indigenous varieties.

Awards and scores from wine guides and competitions: for example, Five Roses Anniversario received the Tre Bicchieri, and the winery cites awards such as 'Best of Show' for Villa Santera Primitivo obtained at international competitions.