Cantolio Cantine del Primitivo di Manduria, a wine cooperative founded in 1960 by a small group of winegrowers, owners of small vineyards located around the town of Manduria, in the provinces of Taranto and Brindisi. They wanted to be present in market in which strong and powerful wines with personality started to be appreciated and sought after, exactly like the ones delivered by their vineyards. Today, the company has 700 winemakers, that successfully follow the tradition of Primitivo di Manduria. Part of the vineyards, so-called “Marina”, is located along the Ionic Sea, part is grown in the “alberello” style (short vines), exposed to the sun and sea winds – factors which are favorable to grape growing. Starting from 2008 the entire production in Cantolio is done using electric energy obtained only from renewable sources, due to solar panels installation.
Apart from outstanding Primitivo awarded in wine competitions around the world, the company also makes excellent extra virgin olive oil using traditional methods of processing olives.
Very hospitable staff of the cooperative convinced us to discover their wines. Of course, wine quality and modern facilities are combined with many years’ tradition of winemaking. Each version of Cantolio’s Primitivo is unique, warm and authentic, without any addition that could obscure its distinctive features. Good wine from kind growers.
A virgin olive oil, cold pressed by mechanical means. Vergine means the acidity is 2%. It belongs to the superior category, that is a high quality product with monounsaturated fatty acid level of 75,2 gr.
Use: many uses in the kitchen, to fry as well as to dress raw dishes. Preservation: after opening, close the bottle tightly and protect against light and heat.
An extra virgin olive oil, cold pressed by mechanical means. Extra-virgin means the acidity is below 0,8%. It belongs to the superior category, that is a high quality product with monounsaturated fatty acid level of 75,2 gr.
Use: many uses in the kitchen, to fry as well as to dress raw dishes.
Preservation: after opening, close the bottle tightly and protect against light and heat.
