Conti Zecca

Light greenish yellow, fine fragrance of yellow apple and delicate blossom honey, very inviting. Elegant and balanced on the palate with fresh white fruit, well-integrated acid structure and light mineral nuances. SUPERIORE.DE

Strong, bright dark pink. Fresh, fruity, mild and balanced is the Cantalupi Rosé from predominantly Negroamaro. Balanced and harmonious on the palate, well-integrated acidity with balanced fruit. Its light serving residual sweetness makes it rather a more flowery representative of its kind. SUPERIORE.DE

The traditionally vinified Salice Salentino from Tenuta Cantalupi offers a pleasant aroma of ripe red fruits, especially black cherries. Rich, intense and powerful on the palate. An impeccable wine, dense and fruity. SUPERIORE.DE

Impenetrable dark colour and warm bouquet of ripe dark fruit with hints of forest soil. Perfectly matched with the fruit is the woodiness of the cantalupi. An extremely harmonious wine with notes of cocoa and vanilla in the soft, dense taste. Very respectable finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Our price-performance favourite at a high level: Varietally pure and juicy Primitivo of shimmering violet, dark ruby red, smelling of cherries soaked in alcohol, chocolate and hazelnut. The full, warm and well-structured taste has good length and pleasing, slightly sweet tannins. SUPERIORE.DE

"Fresh plum, cherry and light herb notes with a medium body and light tannins. Fresh and very drinkable now." James Suckling

Zecca's Primitivo from old vineyards is characterized by elegance and refinement, without the outrageous extract fullness often present in Puglia. The bouquet opens with smoked spices, sausage, tobacco and candied fruits. On the palate, beautiful mineral nuances, fine fruity texture and silky, extract-sweet tannins. SUPERIORE.DE

Golden yellow with greenish reflections. Extremely pleasant aroma of ripe peach, elderflower, meadow flowers and warm cedar wood. Soft, supple and long on the palate, carried by a fresh acidity and subtle fruit sweetness. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2020 Bianco Luna pulls you close to the glass with a stunning bouquet that mixes crushed oyster shells with ripe pears and hints of lemon custard. Its silky textures wash across the palate, ushering white orchard fruits and sweet inner florals over a coating of minerals and spice. This tapers off with medium length; yet it’s fully satisfying, as hints of almond paste slowly fade. The Luna is a seductive blend of Malvasia Bianca and Chardonnay that’s barrel-fermented and refined in barrique. Fans of the style will find a lot to like here." Vinous

"A densely packed white with aromas and flavors of apples and pears, sweet herbs and flowers. Full-bodied with a very silky texture that verges on being oily, with a clean package of fruit flavors that last long, thanks to driving acidity. Salty notes in the aftertaste. Impressive blend of chardonnay and malvasia here." James Suckling

Conti Zecca's Liranu from Negroamaro shows typicity and refinement. The bouquet opens with smoked spices, sausage, tobacco and candied fruits. On the palate, beautiful mineral nuances, fine fruity texture and silky, finely woven tannins. SUPERIORE.DE

"Pleasant red with red berries and lightly spicy oak on the nose and palate. Medium body with still firm tannins and a focused finish. Drinkable now, but better with another year. Best from 2023." James Suckling

Ruby-violet colour, powerful, accessible aroma with notes of plums and raspberries, very inviting. At the palate discreet spicy flavours, opens with powerful, gripping tannin, long final. SUPERIORE.DE

"Blackberry, cherry, bark, clove and licorice aromas. It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm, fine-grained tannins. Chewy and spiced finish." James Suckling

One of the most interesting wines of Puglia: this dark ruby red wine is full of cherry and blackberry aromas with hints of vanilla and tobacco. On the palate, it is spicy with elegant tannins and good structure, and impresses with its extraordinary depth and personality. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, elegant ruby. In the nose of medium intensity, reveals delicate wood nuances, elegant and delicately spicy, delicate cherry in the aftertaste. On the palate with a nice density and juicy core, it is compact and powerful, not too loud, well balanced, slightly salty finish. Falstaff