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Verdeca del Salento IGP - MOI - Varvaglione

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Format: 75 cl

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9,29 €

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Technical information

Producer	Varvaglione
Name	Verdeca del Salento IGP
Variety	Verdeca
Gradation	11.5%
Format	75 cl
Aromatic profile	Fresh, fruity, citrus notes
Vinification method	Controlled temperature fermentation
Region	Apulia
Production area	Salento
Country	Italy
Type	White wine
Type of cask	Stainless steel
Color	Straw yellow
Serving temperature	8-10°C
Recommended consumption	To be consumed young
Pairing	Fish, appetizers, light dishes

Descrizione

The Verdeca del Salento IGP by Varvaglione is a white wine that enchants with its freshness and vivacity, fully representing the Apulian territory from which it originates. This wine is made from the Verdeca variety, a typicallSalento grape, appreciated for its ability to reflect the peculiarities of the soil and Mediterranean climate.

The Varvaglione winery, known for its passion and dedication in the selection of grapes, has meticulously handled the vinification of this product. The process includes brief cold maceration followed by controlled temperature fermentation, thereby preserving all the primary aromas of the grape.

On the nose, the Verdeca del Salento IGP presents a delicately aromatic bouquet, rich in notes of white flowers, green apple, and a light touch of citrus. On the palate, it offers surprising freshness with a pleasant acidity that makes it extremely drinkable and satisfying.

Ideal as an aperitif or paired with light dishes and fish-based meals, this wine also pairs wonderfully with the delicate flavors of vegetable cuisine. Its characteristics of freshness and lightness make it perfectly suited to be enjoyed on a warm summer day, savoring each sip that brings to mind the sunny landscapes of Salento.

A glass of Verdeca del Salento IGP is more than just a sip of wine; it is a small exploration of a rich and passionate winemaking tradition that Varvaglione continues to honor with each bottle produced.

The winery

Varvaglione 1921 – Winery in Puglia

Discover the story and wines of Varvaglione 1921.

A family-owned Salento winery (Leporano, Taranto) that showcases native Apulian grape varieties through an approach combining tradition and modern winemaking techniques.

Region: Puglia

Country: Italia

Founded: 1921

Grapes: Primitivo, Negroamaro, Susumaniello, Falanghina, Verdeca, Malvasia Bianca, Malvasia Nera, Aglianico

Family-run business operating since 1921. Headquarters and winery in Leporano, Contrada Santa Lucia / Masseria Pizzariello. Approximately 150 hectares of owned vineyards. Declared annual production on the order of millions of bottles. Strong focus on indigenous Apulian grape varieties and on themed ranges such as Papale and Masseria Pizzariello.

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Winery history

The Varvaglione family's history is told as a journey that began in 1921 in the area between Pulsano and Leporano. Today the winery is led by several generations of the family and has grown into a regional benchmark for the production and export of Apulian wines, with labels such as the Papale and Masseria Pizzariello lines that evoke historic plots like the Contrada Papale.

Production philosophy

The winery states a philosophy rooted in the territory: local identity, enhancement of indigenous grape varieties and a balance between heritage and innovation. It promotes practices focused on quality in the vineyard and the cellar, with sustainability projects and system certifications for quality management and food safety.

Terroir and vineyards

Operating in the heart of Salento, with vineyards and production linked to the typical areas of Primitivo di Manduria and other parts of Salento. Some labels come from the historic Masseria Pizzariello and from Contrada Papale.

Awards and recognitions

Editorial recognitions and scores in specialized publications; inclusion in Corriere della Sera Economia’s Top 100 ranking; mentions in national guides and awards.