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ITALY
– DISCOVERY –
Cantina Due Palme is the culmination of Angelo Maci’s dream. Along with
his family, he runs the business with great foresight
The growers own land located in very different areas in
the three provinces of Salento, with equally different
characteristics. This not only promotes greater variety of
expression but also minimises risks in the event of adverse
weather such as hailstorms, torrential rain and frosts. Among
its indigenous grape varieties, one in particular is currently
highly successful – Susumaniello. The variety, which almost
disappeared entirely, has been recovered by Due Palme
and other companies that believed in the cultivar’s longstanding
tradition. Issues with ripening and the demanding
vineyard management techniques required had previously
discouraged producers from growing it. But more modern
techniques have resulted in wines that are rounded, ripe and
distinctive. There are also some interesting experiments with
local blends such as Primitivo and Aglianico or Vermentino
with Malvasia Bianca, and international blends such as
Primitivo and Cabernet-Sauvignon.
Due Palme is also the driving force behind one of the first
Traditional Method sparkling wines in Puglia, a Negroamaro
Blanc de Noir. Rosé is also a mainstay – its producers aim
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