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Essentials
Region
Italy > Puglia
Appellation
IGP Bianco di Puglia
Grapes
Fiano di Puglia, Falanghina
50% Fiano di Puglia, 50% Falanghina
Soil
calcareous/clay/ tuffaceous
Facts
Practicing organic, Practicing biodynamic, No added SO2, Native yeast, Hand harvest, unfiltered, unfined
ABV
12.5 %
Residual Sugar
N/A
Sulfite Level
N/A
Total Acidity
N/A
Production (Bottles)
2000 bottles
The vineyard
Age of the wines
N/A
Altitude
N/A
Size
N/A
The cellar
Natural fermentation with native yeasts 6-8 days maceration in stainless steel. No temperature control.
Vessel
stainless
Elevage
Aged 6 months in steel.
“Cicaleccio”, the name of this skin-contact wine comes from the sound of Puglia’s cicadas (Cicale in Italian), which accompany the hot summer days. Fiano di Puglia and Falanghina are farmed biodynamically, and harvested in small wooden crates. Native yeast, no added sulphites, unfiltered and unfined, this wine is the result of Giorgio’s philosophy who believes spontaneous fermentation is the best way to obtain the right complexity of aromas in his wines.
“Cicaleccio”, the name of this skin-contact wine comes from the sound of Puglia’s cicadas (Cicale in Italian), which accompany the hot summer days. Fiano di Puglia and Falanghina are farmed biodynamically, and harvested in small wooden crates. Native yeast, no added sulphites, unfiltered and unfined, this wine is the result of Giorgio’s philosophy who believes spontaneous fermentation is the best way to obtain the right complexity of aromas in his wines.
About Cantina Giara
Cantina Giara is located in a magical corner of Puglia not far from Adelfia , in the province of Bari , surrounded with meadows , wild orchards , old vineyards and wild forests . Giorgio Nicassio’s family has been making wine on this beautiful land since his grandfather started in the late 80’s . This tradition is now kept alive and flourishing by Giorgio , who has dedicated his passion to making living , vibrant natural wines that express terroir and his vision without compromise . Giorgio’s unflinching and loving focus is on traditional local varieties and guiding them towards becoming unforgettable wines . These grapes include Primitivo , Verdeca , Malvasia , Greco , Fiano and Moscatello Selvatico . The work in the vineyard follows strict biodynamic ...