The best wines in Cellamare, from certified, organic production
Wines with Apulian soul
Vinicola Di Gioia produces wines full of Apulian soul, using the best grapes grown in the Cellamara area, near Bari.
Hampers
Who can refuse a Negroamaro, Primitivo, Malvasia or Moscatello Selvatico? They say a meal without wine is like a day without sun. Don't miss the chance to try unique Apulian wines, which are also available in hampers!
Characteristics of Ametista 2017
Fresh taste, with delicate mineral notes that reinforce an elegant, perfectly balanced structure, and a delicate, seductive finish.
Variety:
Primitivo
Location of vineyards:
Apulia, hills around Acquaviva delle Fonti and Gioia del Colle, south of Bari
Height: 1100–1500 feet above sea level
Terroir:
red earth, clayey, alluvial, with a layer of limestone
Cultivation system: spurred cordon
Plants per acre: 1740
Grape production per acre: 3.6 tons
Harvest:
by hand, first or second ten days of September
Winemaking:
pressing with short maceration for 2–3 hours, soft pressing
Fermentation:
in vitrified concrete tanks 20 feet underground
Refinement: 3 months in stainless steel tanks and 2 months in bottles
Alcoholic strength: 13.5%
SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS
Appearance: clear cherry pink colour
Aroma: full bouquet, intense notes of fresh red fruits, persistent
Taste: fresh, with delicate mineral notes that reinforce an elegant, perfectly balanced structure, with a delicate, seductive finish
Pairing:
excellent with aperitifs of fish and seafood
Serving temperature:
5–8 °C
Storage:
in a cool place, away from light and heat
Quantity: 750 ml
Category: rosé
Characteristics of Diamante 2013 wine
Full, impressive and pleasing taste, reinforcing an elegant, perfectly balanced structure, with a delicate, seductive finish.
Variety: Primitivo
Location of vineyards:
hills around Gioia del Colle, south of Bari
Height:
1100–1500 feet above sea level
Terroir:
red earth, clayey, alluvial, with a layer of limestone
Cultivation system: espalier, spurred cordon
Plants per acre:
1700
Grape production per acre:
2.8 tons
Harvest:
by hand, third ten days of September
Winemaking:
maceration for 5–7 days
Fermentation:
in vitrified concrete tanks 20 feet underground
Refinement:
30 months in stainless steel tanks and 6 months in French oak barrels, 8 months in bottles
Alcoholic strength:
15.5%
SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS
Appearance: deep ruby red colour, tending towards garnet after brief ageing
Aroma: intense, elegant bouquet of ripe fruit in spirits (sour cherry, cherry, blackcurrant and mulberry), with delicate floral notes (rose), full and fruity
Taste: full, impressive and pleasing, reinforcing an elegant, perfectly balanced structure, with a delicate, seductive finish
Pairing: excellent with red meat, roast meat, game and aged cheeses
Serving temperature: 15–18 °C
Storage: in a cool place, away from light and heat
Quantity: 750–1500 ml
Category: red
Characteristics of Granato 2015 wine
Full, pleasing taste, reinforcing an elegant, perfectly balanced structure, with a delicate, seductive finish.
Variety: Primitivo
Location of vineyards: hills around Gioia del Colle, south of Bari
Height: 1100–1500 feet above sea level
Terroir: red earth, clayey, alluvial, with a layer of limestone
Cultivation system: espalier, spurred cordon
Plants per acre: 1700
Grape production per acre: 3.6 tons
Harvest: by hand, third ten days of September
Winemaking: maceration for 5–7 days
Fermentation: in vitrified concrete tanks 20 feet underground
Refinement: 8 months in stainless steel tanks and 5 months in bottles
Alcoholic strength: 15.5%
SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS
Appearance: ruby red colour, tending towards garnet after brief ageing
Aroma: full, fruity bouquet, delicately seasoned with scents of ripe berries
Taste: full and pleasing, reinforcing an elegant, perfectly balanced structure, with a delicate, seductive finish
Pairing: excellent with red meat, roast meat, game and aged cheeses
Serving temperature: 15–18 °C
Storage: in a cool place, away from light and heat
Quantity: 750–1500 ml
Category: red
Characteristics of Heliodor 2016 wine
Fresh, delicate, pleasing taste, reinforcing an elegant, perfectly balanced structure, with a delicate, seductive finish.
Variety:
Moscatello Selvatico
Location of vineyards:
hills around Acquaviva delle Fonti and Gioia del Colle, south of Bari
Height:
1100–1500 feet above sea level
Terroir:
red earth, clayey, alluvial, with a layer of limestone
Cultivation system:
espalier, spurred cordon
Plants per acre:
1700
Grape production per acre: 3.2 tons
Harvest:
by hand, third ten days of September
Winemaking: soft pressing with fermentation at low temperature
Fermentation: in vitrified concrete tanks 20 feet underground
Refinement:
3 months in stainless steel tanks and 2 months in bottles
Alcoholic strength: 12%
SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS
Appearance: hay yellow colour tending to light green
Aroma: full, fruity bouquet, persistent
Taste: fresh, soft on the palate, reinforcing an elegant, perfectly balanced structure, with a delicate, seductive finish of fresh fruit
Pairing: excellent with aperitifs of fish and seafood
Serving temperature:
5–8
°C
Storage:
in a cool place, away from light and heat
Quantity:
750 ml
Category:
white
Characteristics of Iolite 2016 wine
Dry, elegant, pleasing, with balanced, soft tannins and a dry, pleasant finish.
Variety:
Negroamaro
Location of vineyards:
Apulia, Salento
Height:
65–165 feet above sea level
Terroir:
sandy, clayey, limestone
Cultivation system:
espalier, spurred cordon
Plants per acre:
1700
Grape production per acre:
3.2 tons
Harvest:
by hand, second and third ten days of September
Winemaking:
maceration on the skins for 5–7 days
Fermentation:
in vitrified concrete tanks 20 feet underground
Refinement:
6 months in stainless steel tanks and 3 months in bottles
Alcoholic strength:
13% vol
SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS
Appearance: intense ruby red colour
Aroma: clear scents of ripe red fruit (sour cherry, mulberry) with light flavoured notes (liquorice, aniseed, cinnamon, cloves)
Taste: dry, elegant and pleasing, with balanced, soft tannins and a dry, pleasant finish
Pairing: excellent with first courses of ragù, grilled meat, roast meat, aged and spicy cheeses
Serving temperature: 15°C-18°C
Storage: in cool place, away from light and heat sources
Quantity: 0,750 ml
Category: red
Characteristics of Onice 2018 wine
Dry, elegant, pleasing, with balanced, soft tannins and a dry, pleasant finish.
Variety: Malvasia Nera
Location of vineyards: south of Bari, between Acquaviva and Gioia del Colle
Height: 980–1480 feet above sea level
Terroir: red earth, clayey, alluvial, with a layer of limestone
Cultivation system: espalier, spurred cordon
Plants per acre: 1700
Grape production per acre: 3.2 tons
Harvest: by hand, second and third ten days of September
Winemaking: maceration on the skins for 5–7 days
Fermentation: in vitrified concrete tanks 20 feet underground
Refinement: stainless steel tanks and 3 months in bottles
Alcoholic strength: 14%
SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS
Appearance: intense red colour with hints of violet
Aroma: intense scents of red berry, from wild blackcurrants to prunes to cherries in spirits
Taste: dry, elegant and pleasing, with balanced, soft tannins and a dry, pleasant finish
Pairing: excellent with red meat and game
Serving temperature: 15–18°C
Storage: in cool place, away from light and heat sources.
Quantity: 750 ml
Category: red
Characteristics of Rubino 2016 wine
Full, harmonic, complex, with a silky, elegant structure and a seductive, fragrant finish.
Variety: Primitivo
Location of vineyards: Apulia, hills around Gioia del Colle, south of Bari
Height: 980–1150 above sea level
Terroir: red earth, clayey, alluvial, with a layer of limestone
Cultivation system: espalier, spurred cordon
Plants per acre: 1740
Grape production per acre: 3.2 tons
Harvest: by hand, second ten days of September
Winemaking: maceration for 5–7 days
Fermentation: in vitrified concrete tanks 20 feet underground
Refinement: 6 months in stainless steel tanks and 3 months in bottles
Alcoholic strength: 13.5%
SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS
Appearance:
ruby red colour, tending towards garnet after brief ageing
Aroma: full, fruity bouquet, delicately flavoured with scents of ripe berry and cherry jam
Taste: full, harmonic and complex, with a silky, elegant structure and a seductive, fragrant finish
Pairing: excellent with red meat, roast meat, game and aged cheeses
Serving temperature: 15–18°C
Storage: in cool place, away from light and heat sources
Quantity: 750 ml
Category: red
Characteristics of Zaffiro 2017 wine
Fresh, flavoursome, complex, elegant, perfectly balanced, with a delicate, persistent finish.
Variety: Fiano
Location of vineyards: Apulia, hills around Sammichele di Bari and Gioia del Colle, south of Bari
Height: 1150–1480 feet above sea level
Terroir: ferrous red earth, clayey, alluvial, with a layer of limestone
Cultivation system: spurred cordon
Plants per acre: 1740
Grape production per acre: 3.2 tons
Harvest: by hand, third ten days of September
Winemaking: soft pressing, with fermentation at low temperature
Fermentation: in vitrified concrete tanks 20 feet underground
Refinement: 3 months in stainless steel tanks and 2 months in bottles
Alcoholic strength: 13% vol
SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS
Appearance: hay yellow colour tending to light green
Aroma: intense, full, floral bouquet, with pronounced balsamic notes
Taste: fresh, flavoursome, complex, elegant, perfectly balanced, with a delicate, persistent finish
Pairing: excellent with aperitifs of fish and seafood
Serving temperature: 5–8°C
Storage: in cool place, away from light and heat sources
Quantity: 750 ml
Category: white
