Notify me
2019 Locorotondo Bianco “Antico”
I PástiniLocorotondo will be a fun revelation for any wine lover, but in particular for those who are drawn to lean and flinty whites. One sip will sail you to the Adriatic coast, where the sea is turquoise blue, the olive groves are ancient, and the fish is so fresh it hops from the water to your plate. A blend of co-planted Verdeca, Bianco d’Alessano, and Minutolo—an indigenous, aromatic variety only recently recovered from the brink of extinction—epitomizes the richness of local Italian heritage. It’s zesty and cleansing, with just a spritz of orange blossom.
Wine Type: | white |
Vintage: | 2019 |
Bottle Size: | 750mL |
Blend: | 60% Verdeca, 35% Bianco d’Alessano, 5% Minutolo |
Country: | Italy |
Region: | Puglia |
Vineyard: | Planted in 2001 |
Soil: | Red clay, limestone |
Farming: | Organic (certified) |
Alcohol: | 12% |
More from this Producer or Region
2022 Valle d’Itria Rosato “Le Rotaie”
Italy | Puglia
A delicious aperitivo, it can seamlessly pair with anything you throw its way.
2021 Valle d’Itria Bianco “Faraone”
Italy | Puglia
You’ll recognize the root verde in Verdeca, the grape variety in this snappy and slightly aromatic Italian white, and the reason won’t be lost on you.
2022 Valle d’Itria Spumante Brut
Italy | Puglia
Verdeca, a specialty around the town of Locorotondo, stars in this bottling that drinks like a southern Prosecco: light, crisp, and citrusy, with a playful bead.
2021 Valle d’Itria Minutolo “Rampone”
Italy | Puglia
Crafted from the local variety Minutolo, Pástini’s Rampone preserves lip-smacking acidity and low alcohol despite the baking-hot Puglian summers
About The Region
Puglia
Puglia is Italy’s second most prolific wine-producing region (after the Veneto) and for decades was known as a source of bulk wine. But today, the heel of the boot is more than ever focused on quality, as ambitious growers seek to take advantage of the area's abundant natural riches to produce wines of character and identity. The hot, dry climate and marine influence from the long Adriatic coastline predispose Puglia to growing high-quality fruit, while a wealth of fascinating indigenous grape varieties thrive in these conditions. Changing fashion and a growing respect for the region's mostly calcareous terroirs have breathed fresh air into the Puglian wine scene, and with more than thirty distinct appellations, it is home to a tremendous variety of styles.
While the region is best known for inky, concentrated reds from grapes such as Primitivo and Negroamaro, the first KLWM Puglian imports are in fact white wines—aromatic charmers made from native varieties including Verdeca and the rare Minutolo. They hail from central Puglia’s Valle d’Itria, a plateau that shares a relatively flat topography and limestone soils with the Salento peninsula in the south. The north, in contrast, is hillier and features grapes more common to southern and central Italy including Montepulciano, Sangiovese, and Trebbiano.
Puglian wines are the product of intense southern sunshine and an ancient history of viticulture. With other local specialties including olive oil and burrata, the region has enormous potential for delicious combinations.
More from Puglia or Italy
2021 Valle d’Itria Bianco “Faraone”
I Pástini Italy | Puglia
2023 Vino Rosato
Cantine Elvio Tintero Italy | Piedmont
2017 Barolo “Vigna Rionda”
Guido Porro Italy | Piedmont
2022 Valle d’Itria Rosato “Le Rotaie”
I Pástini Italy | Puglia
2022 Valle d’Itria Spumante Brut
I Pástini Italy | Puglia
2019 Venezia Giulia Chardonnay
Edi Kante Italy | Friuli
2021 Valle d’Itria Minutolo “Rampone”
I Pástini Italy | Puglia
2017 Taurasi
Terre del Vescovo Italy | Campania
2022 Sicilia Noto Bianco “Mizzica”
Riofavara Italy | Sicily
2020 Bianco di Custoza “Mael”
Corte Gardoni Italy | Veneto
2019 Barolo “La Tartufaia”
Giulia Negri Italy | Piedmont
2019 Toscana Rosso
Cuna di Federico Staderini Italy | Tuscany
2021 Valle d’Itria Bianco “Faraone”
I Pástini Italy | Puglia
2023 Vino Rosato
Cantine Elvio Tintero Italy | Piedmont
2017 Barolo “Vigna Rionda”
Guido Porro Italy | Piedmont
2022 Valle d’Itria Rosato “Le Rotaie”
I Pástini Italy | Puglia
2022 Valle d’Itria Spumante Brut
I Pástini Italy | Puglia
2019 Venezia Giulia Chardonnay
Edi Kante Italy | Friuli
2021 Valle d’Itria Minutolo “Rampone”
I Pástini Italy | Puglia
2017 Taurasi
Terre del Vescovo Italy | Campania
2022 Sicilia Noto Bianco “Mizzica”
Riofavara Italy | Sicily
2020 Bianco di Custoza “Mael”
Corte Gardoni Italy | Veneto
2019 Barolo “La Tartufaia”
Giulia Negri Italy | Piedmont
2019 Toscana Rosso
Cuna di Federico Staderini Italy | Tuscany
Kermit once said...
Kermit once said...
Great winemakers, great terroirs, there is never any hurry. And I no longer buy into this idea of “peak” maturity. Great winemakers, great terroirs, their wines offer different pleasures at different ages.
Inspiring Thirst, page 312