Petraio is the name of a centuries-old walkway through Naples, beginning at the top of the city and winding downwards to the old city walls. This wine is a joint project developed by The Marchetti Company and the Castellani family to bring unique, affordable wines from southern Italy to the United States. In the right hands, the extremely favorable climatic conditions of southern Italy can consistently produce soft, juicy, round and structured wines in an “international style” that also convey a real sense of place. The Castellani family has been producing authentic wines since 1903. The family’s business has grown over the decades, but their extensive history and experience producing quality wines continues to emphasize sustainable practices. The estate soils are fertilized naturally using Sovescio (green manuring). Vines are re-planted using Massal Selection from exceptional old vines (instead of nursery clones). Vineyards are diversified with multiple varieties and other crops – no monoculture. Even wild hares are bred in and live around the vines. In the cellar, with the exception of sulfites, no chemicals, additives, GMOs, grain, soy or dairy are used. The wines are vegan friendly
Terre Siciliana, Sicily, Italy

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Petraio is the name of a centuries-old walkway through Naples, beginning at the top of the city and winding downwards to the old city walls. This wine is a joint project developed by The Marchetti Company and the Castellani family to bring unique, affordable wines from southern Italy to the United States. In the right hands, the extremely favorable climatic conditions of southern Italy can consistently produce soft, juicy, round and structured wines in an “international style” that also convey a real sense of place. To create wines like this, experience is crucial. The Castellani’s wine business was established at the end of the 19th century. The trials and triumphs of each generation go into every bottle the family produces. The key to the Petraio wines is diligent focus on vineyard selection. Each varietal enjoys the most appropriate soil types, microclimates and light exposure. The varietals themselves are the product of sophisticated enological techniques and intensive research on different clones to find the best grape for each vineyard.

Full manual harvest for this Petraio Primitivo The old vineyard of Petraio gives a rich but low yield, which is harvested entirely by hand. The harvest is always done early in the morning to prevent the grapes from oxidizing during transport. Each truss is visually checked manually. Because only the best bunches are finally processed in this red wine. Wood aging for the Primitivo wine from Petraio The total wine matures for about 4 to 6 months in oak barrels, which gives it more depth and richness. You can smell that immediately in the scent, nice impressions of plum and cherry supplemented with vanilla, nuts and a little wood tones. In the taste, this

Petraio Primitivo is fresh, fruity, full and firm with aromas of lots of black fruit, light toffee, chocolate and a little spice and vanilla. Round
and supple with ripe tannins and balanced acidity.