Two sisters followed their passion to build their own winery dedicated to organic viticulture, and in 2013, Trullo di Pezza was born. Simona and Marika Lacaita inherited the vineyard from their parents, who had been selling their grapes prior to their daughters’ involvement. Located in Torricella, just a few kilometers from Manduria, the estate takes its name from an old farmhouse, or masseria, on the property dating back to 1830.

With thirty hectares under vine, the sisters’ vineyards benefit from the “Terre Rossa” soil which is distinctive for its vivid red color, limestone richness and myriad of mineral deposits. Like the soil, here is where Primitivo shows its richest, most captivating and complex side. Additionally the positioning of their vines, with rows oriented north-to-south, allows for optimally even ripening.

All of the Trullo di Pezza wines are certified organic, and the fruit is harvested by hand. Of the farm’s thirty hectares, twenty are planted to Primitivo, five to Negroamaro, with the remainder shared between Aglianico and Fiano. There are no altitudes in the area. Indeed, the vineyards are on a verdant plateau, dotted with centuries-old olive trees, not far from the sea, which is the thermal regulator of this productive area from mild winters and extremely hot summer seasons. Exposure of the vineyard from north to south, on the other hand, allows a balanced daily solar light. The care of the vine follows the biological method with the use of natural products, and only in case of extreme drought, it is used for rescue irrigation.