Rosa del Golfo, Puglia, Italy
Founded more than two centuries ago, Rosa del Golfo winery is located in the south east section of the Pulia region in Salento.The winery was started by Leopoldo Calo when he started cultivating a plot of land with vineyards and olive trees. The winery grew under his nephew Giuseppe Calo, who begin selling his family’s wines in northern Italy and France.
In 1963, Guiseppe’s son, Mino Calo joined the estate. It was this same year, that the winery begin producing its iconic rose called Rosa del Golfo. The success of this later led Mino to change the name of the family winery to Rosa del Golfo in 1988. After Mino’s death in 1998, his son Damiano took over the winery.
Rosa Del Golfo, Negroamaro "Scaliere"
Staircases
Vineyards : in the municipal territories of Sannicola, Alezio, Campi Salentino
Grapes : Negroamaro 100%
Maturation at the producer : 6 months in stainless steel tank
Shelf life at consumer level : at least 3 – 4 years
Alcohol content : 12 – 12.5%
To the eye : beautiful ruby red with violet reflections
On the nose : broad aroma, with hints of red berry fruits
On the palate : medium structure, soft, persistent
Serving temperature : 15 – 16°C, uncorking immediately
Food pairings : white and red meats, game, fresh cheeses, very tasty dishes
Rosa Del Golfo, Primitivo "Belnoce"
Beautiful walnut
Vineyards : in the municipal territories of Sannicola, Alezio, Campi Salentino
Grapes : Primitivo 100%
Maturation at the producer : 6 months in stainless steel tank
Shelf life at consumer level : at least 3 – 4 years
Alcohol content : 13 – 13.5%
To the eye : beautiful ruby red with violet reflections
On the nose : broad aroma, with hints of red berry fruits
On the palate : medium structure, soft, persistent
Serving temperature : 15 – 16°C, uncorking immediately
Food pairings : white and red meats, game, fresh cheeses, very tasty dishes
Rosa Del Golfo, Primitivo
Primitive
Vineyards : in the municipal territories of Sava, Manduria, Sannicola, Alezio
Grapes : Primitivo 90% and Negroamaro 10%
Maturation at the producer : 1 – 2 years according to harvest Light passage in wood
Shelf life at consumer level : at least 5 – 7 years
Alcohol content : 13.5%
To the eye : deep ruby red with purple reflections
On the nose : rich, persistent aroma, with hints of almond and hazelnut
On the palate : dry, soft and harmonious, rich in structure
Serving temperature : 18°C
Food pairings : red meats, game, mature cheeses