Riporta

"Riporta" signifies "to bring," and for us, it embodies the very core of our labor.

The wines we offer originate from the finest produce of three sun-drenched territories. These vineyards bask in the light nearly year-round, yielding wines of extraordinary complexity.

Unveiling the Riporta venture, born from the aspiration to unify the most exceptional representatives of Southern Italy beneath one banner.

The key contributors to this ambitious project hail from Abruzzo, Puglia, and Sicily. Acknowledging the profound viticultural heritage of these regions, we seek to present a collection infused with the distinct flavors and aromas of the vibrant South.

Our vision is to infuse each bottle with the magic of the land, the passion of its people, and the timeless knowledge passed down through millennia. The harmony of these fruits is the outcome of generations of diligent labor by farmers who have nurtured nature's gifts.

Riporta pinot grigio

Delicate pale yellow color, adorned with golden hues.
The aroma boasts intricate fruity notes intertwined with the essence of herbs and oak. Complemented with hints of vanilla and nutmeg.
Its medium-bodied nature lends a round and pleasant mouthfeel, with a remarkable sense of balance. A medley of flavors, including peach, grapefruit, lemon, lime, and a subtle mineral undertone.
The finish is a long and clean sensation, closing off with a touch of spice.
The grapes are selected from north facing vineyards in the Agrigento province.
The microclimate offers the perfect conditions to ripen the grapes and have a great concentration of aroma, well-balanced with a crisp acidity.
Once the grapes arrives at the winery, they are gently crushed and destemmed. The grapes macerates at cold temperature for four days.
Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a temperature of 24 - 26°C for 8- 10 days.
Easy to drink well with rich pasta dishes, white meat and cheese.
Delicious with cream soups and grilled fish

Riporta rosato

Light pink color to match the light, brilliant, and clear hues with notes of peach, melon, rose, pink grapefruit, and marshmallow.
Our grapes come from Sambuca di Sicilia, a small village in the province of Agrigento, on the steep slopes of a hill overlooking the Arancio lake.
Vineyards are southeast facing and grow on 90% limestone, 10% clay soil. Vineyards are aged 15-20 years.
De-stemming, crushing, and super soft pressing with dry ice in the press.
Fermentation in stainless steel at 12°C for 20/25 days.
Aging in stainless steel tank with regular fine lees stirring.
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Riporta montepulciano d’abruzzo

Ruby red color with garnet highlights.
Intense, persistent and fruity, with a strong aroma of wild berries.
A full-bodied wine, well balanced, slightly tannic with a clean aftertaste.
The vineyards are situated around the towns of Ortona, San Salvo and Pollutri on the Adriatic coast of the Abruzzo region. Facing southeast, vines are planted on a mix of clay and limestone soils and are trained on both Guyot and Pergola systems.
Once the grapes arrives at the winery, they are gently crushed and destemmed. The grapes macerates at cold temperature for four days. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a temperature of 24-26°C for 8- 10 days.
Excellent with all the typical courses of Italian traditional cooking. It matches well with Risottos, pasta and pork meat.

Riporta primitivo

Ruby red color with garnet highlights.
Intense, persistent and fruity, with a strong aroma of wild berries.
A full-bodied wine, well balanced, slightly tannic with a clean aftertaste.
Our vineyards lie a short distance east of Taranto in the Salento Peninsula on a red and clay soil.
The sea breezes of the Ionian Sea allow to achieve delicate flavors in the grapes and fresh and persistent mouth feelings.
This variety owes its name to its early ripening, indeed Primitivo comes from the Latin primativus which means “early ripening”. As a matter of fact, our Primitivo is harvested at the end of August.
Once the grapes arrives at the winery, they are gently crushed and destemmed. The grapes macerates at cold temperature for four days. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a temperature of 24 - 26°C for 8 - 10 days.
Excellent with rich first courses, red meat, game, and medium seasoned cheeses.

Riporta sangiovese

On the nose, it offers an intense and enduring aroma, characterized by fruity notes and accompanied by a subtle hint of wine with a pleasant touch of wood.
With a medium-bodied profile, this wine boasts well-balanced tannins that add to its overall appeal.
Grapes for the Sangiovese 'Terre di Chieti' are grown in the communes of Ortona and San Salvo on the Adriatic coast of the Abruzzo.
The vines are planted with a south eastern aspect on clay limestone soil and trained using a pergola training system.
The grapes were de-stemmed and crushed before undergoing an initial cold maceration for two days.
Maceration and fermentation followed at 20 - 22°C for 9-11 days.
Between 10 and 20 of the wine was aged in oak with the remainder aged in stainless steel.
Excellent with all the typical courses of Italian traditional cooking, with meat and baked fish.

Riporta Zinfandel

Intense ruby red with purple highlights.
An intensely flavored full-bodied wine that’s balanced with a soft harmony.
Quite tannic, and ready to drink.
The area of Puglia offers the perfect environment for ripening grapes as well as olive trees and wheat fields that coexist with vineyards in this agricultural center.
Sandy and clay soils, bright sunshine and crisp sea breezes combine to the early ripening.
Extended hang time is the result of a our sophisticated Primitivo with aromatics flavors and vibrant acidity.
De-stemming and crushing of the grapes, maceration at controlled temperature for 8-10 days with regular pumping.
Draining off and malo-lactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks.
Stored in short oak, aging 4 months.
Excellent with rich first courses, red meat, game and medium seasoned cheeses.

Riporta Primitivo di manduri

Ruby red color with dark violet hints.
Intense, complex, fruity aroma, with notes of cherries and blackberries.
Velvety and soft texture, warm and quite tannic with long persistence.
Our Primitivo vines are located in one of the most fascinating areas of Salento, between Sava and Manduria.
The warmth of the sun and the proximity to the Ionian Sea are the most important factors for the production of Primitivo di Manduria.
This land gives life to the typical bush vines, “ of over 30 years old which give to the wine a unique aromatic characteristic.
De-stemming and crushing of the grapes, maceration at a controlled temperature for 8-10 days with regular pumping overs.
Draining off and malo-lactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks.
Refining in used American and French oak barriques for the next 6 months.
Excellent with savory pasta dishes, lamb, game with rich sauces, seasoned cheeses
Berliner Wine Trophy 2021 Gold Medal