The winery
Cantine Carpentiere
Cantine Carpentiere is a winery in Corato (BA), located on the Murge plateau a few kilometres from Castel del Monte. It produces wines from indigenous grape varieties (Nero di Troia, Bombino Nero) and from international varieties such as Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. (https://www.cantinecarpentiere.it/en/territorio/)
- Puglia · Italia
- Since 1997
- 2 products
The story
The business is presented as a family-run winery that continues a local agricultural tradition; several sources indicate the company was established in 1997.
Production philosophy
The winery states an approach that highlights the local territory and traditional techniques combined with modern cellar equipment: hand-harvesting, careful attention to harvest timing, and winemaking aimed at expressing the terroir of the Murgia. The website also refers to practices that comply with organic farming standards.
Terroir and vineyards
The vineyards are located on the Murge plateau, within the area of the Alta Murgia National Park, on calcareous soils and at an altitude of around 450 m above sea level; the winery is situated a short distance from the Castello di Federico II.
Awards and recognition
Among the recognitions cited by the company are Pietra dei Lupi, listed as "Vino Quotidiano" in the Slow Wine guide, and the silver medal at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles for the Primaluce rosé.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Nero di Troia
- Bombino Nero
- Merlot
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Hectares
- 18.5
What makes it distinctive
- Vineyards located in the Alta Murgia National Park area at approximately 450 m above sea level.
- Production is based on indigenous grape varieties and some international varieties.
- Family-run winery with strong ties to the territory; founded in 1997.
- Awards: a mention in "Vino Quotidiano" for Pietra dei Lupi and a silver medal at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles for Primaluce.
