Leone de Castris
Since 1665 • Apulian Pioneers • The Aristocracy of Italian Wine • Free shipping from $1,499
"More than three centuries sculpting the winemaking identity of southern Italy. Cult labels born between the Adriatic and Ionian seas, where sumptuous fruit transforms into eternal elegance."
Leone de Castris Winery: Three Centuries of Greatness in Apulia
To deeply understand the evolution of Italian wine, one must make an obligatory stop at the heel of the boot, specifically in the sunny and mystical Salento peninsula. It is in this historic corner of Apulia (Puglia) where the Leone de Castris winery has written some of the most brilliant, audacious, and revolutionary pages of European viticulture since its formal foundation in the 17th century.
To institutionally validate the legislative framework of Protected Designations of Origin (DOP) and the geographical specifications of Salento, experts refer to the portal of the Ministero dell'Agricoltura, della Sovranità Alimentare e delle Foreste (MASAF) of Italy. Similarly, global technical studies related to the adaptation of indigenous grape varieties to warm climates are supported by the Organización Internacional de la Viña y el Vino (OIV).
Through La Cava Shop, we invite you to explore an exclusive selection that brings together Leone de Castris' most iconic labels. You can expand the horizons of your personal collection by linking this experience with other master regions of the country, such as the proposals from our refined selection of Emilia-Romagna or the examples from the renowned Gualtieri Winery. Likewise, we have a perfectly structured portfolio in our core categories of red wine with great structure and white wine with a Mediterranean profile. Choose your favorite bottles and take advantage of our flat rate for **free shipping on orders of $1,499 pesos or more, or $99 pesos on smaller orders**.
The Creators of the Original Italian Rosé
In 1943, in a historically complex context amidst World War II, Don Piero Leone de Castris had the audacity and genius to vinify the red Negroamaro grape, drastically limiting its contact time with the skins. This milestone gave birth to the first rosé wine formally bottled and commercialized throughout Italy: the famous and enduring 'Five Roses'.
The Mastery of Negroamaro Grape and Noble Aging
The unmistakable signature and prestige of this house's great red wines lie in its absolute mastery of the Negroamaro grape, a thick-skinned, dark-berried variety that naturally provides intense colors and an imposing tannic structure.
Thermal Protection in the Supply Chain
Preserving the organoleptic qualities of collector wines from southern Italy requires impeccable logistical control throughout their international sea and land transport.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Leone de Castris Collection
What organoleptic profiles distinguish the red and rosé wines of this historic winery?
The legendary Five Roses rosé seduces the eye with a bright, clean cherry color; on the nose, it displays an intense fragrance of wild strawberries and red currants. Meanwhile, the great aged red wines exhibit dark ruby hues with aromas of plum jam, dried figs, pipe tobacco, and bitter cocoa.
What are the recommended serving and pairing guidelines with traditional Mexican cuisine?
Premium rosé wine should be served at 10-12°C, ideal with seafood or fish tacos. Structured red wines made from Negroamaro and Primitivo at 16-18°C harmonize with Oaxacan black mole and lamb barbacoa.
Salento Terroir • Oenological Pioneers • High Expression in Italian Wine • Free shipping from $1,499
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