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– DISCOVERY –
Podere Don Cataldo’s history is inextricably linked with that of the Rocca family. Its vines sink deep roots in Puglia,
in the heart of Salento, just a few kilometres from the Ionian coast
for lighter coloured wines that are more delicate and more
dynamic to drink.
The winery’s production totals some 20,000,000 bottles
distributed to over 40 countries in the off-trade and on-trade
but since Covid-19, e-commerce has also been growing.
PODERE DON CATALDO -
ANGELO ROCCA & SONS
In 1998, Ernesto Rocca, the third generation of the family,
bought a farm in Leverano, in the province of Lecce, spurred
on by his love of Salento and winegrowing. This swathe of
over 100 hectares is home to two twin farms: Vignali Grandi
and Podere Don Cataldo. The business is named after the
second of the two. The passion for the art of wine has now
been passed down to the fifth generation.
The vineyards are located just a few kilometres from the
Ionian coast and enjoy a Mediterranean climate which,
combined with the very fertile soils, create a felicitous site for
growing vines. The varietal range embraces native varieties
Negroamaro, Primitivo, Nero Di Troia and Susumaniello;
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