The winery
Rosa Del Golfo
Salento winery in Alezio (Lecce), known for its signature rosé; it combines tradition and innovation in the production of Salento wines. (https://rosadelgolfo.com/chi-siamo/)
- Puglia (Salento) · Italia
- Since 1938
- 1 product
The story
Family-run winery with roots in the Salento area, formally recorded as founded in 1938. The rosé that brought renown to the brand is part of the winery’s traditional production, and the winery has maintained continuous production and relationships with local growers across generations.
Production philosophy
Showcasing the Salento territory through a production that places terroir and local grape varieties at its heart, with attention to winemaking traditions and viticultural practices that prioritize low yields and minimal use of pesticides; balancing tradition and innovation at the Alezio winery.
Terroir and vineyards
Vineyards originating mainly from the municipalities of Salento: Alezio, Sannicola, Campi Salentino, Salice Salentino, Manduria, Sava, Veglie and Parabita. Clay-limestone soils with patches of red earth and a temperate climate typical of the Salento peninsula.
Awards and recognition
Among the recognitions available online: Vigna Mazzì was awarded the Alloro in the Guida Veronelli.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Negroamaro
- Malvasia Nera di Lecce
- Primitivo
- Verdeca
- Chardonnay
What makes it distinctive
- Emblematic rosé of Salento, made from 90% Negroamaro and 10% Malvasia Nera di Lecce.
- Headquarters and winery in the historic centre of Alezio.
- Founded in 1938.
- Vigna Mazzì was awarded the Alloro in the Guida Veronelli.
- Typical local grape varieties: Negroamaro, Malvasia Nera, Primitivo; viticultural practices geared toward low yields.
