The winery
Menhir Salento
A winery and farm in Salento, located between Bagnolo del Salento and Palmariggi (Terra d'Otranto, Puglia). Managed by the Marangelli family, it produces wines typical of the area and offers online sales and a wine experience at the masseria.
- Puglia (Salento - Terra d'Otranto) · Italia
- 6 products
The story
Menhir is presented as a family-run estate led by the Marangelli family; the official website lists Gaetano Marangelli as a key figure and describes the project as linked to the enhancement of Terra d'Otranto. In recent updates the winery announced a change to its commercial name in a news item dated 5 March 2025. No unequivocal online data are available on the year of founding or other quantitative historical details.
Production philosophy
The winery declares a focus on "roots and influences," with the aim of conveying the territory’s identity and stories through its wine. It promotes hospitality experiences in a masseria and sells a range that also includes labels marked "Organic" in the PIETRA line, although the website does not provide official information on any additional certifications.
Terroir and vineyards
Situated in the heart of Terra d'Otranto, between the towns of Bagnolo del Salento and Palmariggi, in an area described as near Maglie and Otranto, a "between land and sea" setting characteristic of Salento in Apulia.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Primitivo
- Negroamaro
- Susumaniello
- Verdeca
- Fiano
- Malvasia Bianca
What makes it distinctive
- Located between Bagnolo del Salento and Palmariggi in the Terra d'Otranto area.
- Estate associated with the Marangelli family; the website identifies Gaetano Marangelli as the founder and principal figure.
- Product range: wines made from Primitivo, Negroamaro, Susumaniello, Verdeca, Fiano and Malvasia Bianca.
- Presence of a product line labeled "Organic" and an active e-commerce channel.
- Promotion of wine tourism experiences at a masseria and recent announcement about a change to the commercial name.
