Getting samples and checking on fermentation data
Day 7: September 8, 2023
Winery: TENUTE GIROLAMO
Varietal: Primitivo, Negroamaro, Aglianico, Fiano, Verdeca
We drove up north from Oria to Martina Franca in the province of Taranto to visit this winery which is situated in the hills, 400 meters above sea level. Â This area (valley) is called Valle d’Itria.
I had the opportunity to meet with Piero Girolamo, the owner of the winery. Â Pietro explained to me that now their signature wine, Conte Giangirolamo, is being sold at Costco in the US. Â It is a blend of 50% Negroamaro and 50% Primitivo. Â I also had the opportunity to speak to the resident enologist, Giuseppe Sama. Â Please checkout the video for more details.


