February 2017 Alberto Longo Alberto Longo estate In the heart of Northern Apulia, in Lucera, an area rich in historical and environmental value, the Winery of Alberto Longo has its roots in an extraordinary anthropological and cultural context. Since 1968 the founders, Adele and Giovanni Longo eventually accompanied by their son Alberto, share a passion for producing quality wines valorizing the nearly forgotten appellation Cacc'e Mmitte di Lucera. This appellation, among Alberto Longo and his parents Adele the first DOCs in Puglia to be established and recognized in and Giovanni 1976, has as its main grape variety, Nero di Troia. Apulia and Italy map Today, with their 35 hectares of vineyard, the new winery situated in the old farmhouse Fattoria Cavalli (dated 1800), the Longo family has been able to integrate the latest winemaking technologies with traditional vineyard management and grape processing. All this to express at Oaks surrounding the vineyards its best the uniqueness of the northern Apulia. The territory The Winery is located in the North of Puglia, named Daunia, an area inhabited since Paleolithic times. This area became witness to the development of the Dauanian civilization ( a population from the Agean ) between the 10’th and 130th centuries BC. Daunia became a Roman province in the 3rd century BC and Lucera its main town, illustrated by the splendor of the Roman ruins still present in the area. The arrival of the Swabians in the 12th century AD and their most important Emperor, Frederick II, whose love for this land rich in oaks, wild boar and fox made Daunia an ideal environment for hunting and therefore a privileged residence of the court during that period. The location and landscape make for a well-ventilated area with great day-night temperature excursion. OWNER: Alberto Longo TOTAL ACRES: Agricole Alberto Longo Srl 35 hectares (27 in Celentano and 8 in WINEMAKER: Graziana Grassini Cavalli areas) S. Prov. 5 per Pietra M.no Km 4 - 71036 Lucera (FG) Tel: +39 0881 539057 Fax: +39 0881 539200 WINERY PRODUCTION: VARIETALS PLANTED: 100.000 bottles Nero di Troia, Montepulciano, [email protected] | www.albertolongo.it Negramaro, Primitivo, Bombino, Falanghina [email protected] | www.cmkconsulting.eu February 2017 Alberto Longo Le Fossette Cacc’e Mmitte di Lucera Le Cruste Puglia bianco IGP DOC Puglia rosso IGP Falanghina Nero di Troia 55%, Montepulciano Nero di Troia d’Abruzzo 35%, Bombino bianco 15% Age of vines: planted in 2002. Age of vines: planted in 2002. Age of vines: planted in 2002. Soil: calcareous with sandy loam texture. Soil: calcareous with sandy loam texture. Soil: calcareous with clayey texture. Yield per hectare: 8,500 kg from 5,600 Yield per hectare: 1.2 kg per plant. Yield per hectare: 8,000-9,000 kg from plants per hectare. 5,600 plants per hectare. Vinification: fermentation in steel vats Vinification: The grapes are gently de- Vinification: in temperature-controlled with prolonged contact with skins. stemmed and pressed. The alcoholic stainless steel vats favoring prolonged Followed by malolactic fermentation and fermentation takes place in temperature- contact of must with skins. Malolactic aging in French oak barriques and controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine fermentation takes place in the month of tonneaux for at least 12 months. Further remains on the fine lees for three months. November. Aging initially for at least 6-8 aging in bottle for at least 18 months. months in cement vats and then in the Alcohol level : 13% vol. bottle for an additional 6 months. Alcohol level : 13,5 % vol. Alcohol level : 13 % vol. 20.000 bottles 30.000 bottles 15.000 bottles 2013 Uva di Troia Le Cruste 90 pts – Monica Larner “.. Freshness, elegance and fruit purity are the variety's most important traits. This expression adds a dash of rusticity with dark berry that is backed by earthy, autumnal tones and beet root…” [email protected] | www.cmkconsulting.eu February 2017 Alberto Longo Capotosto Primitivo Montepeloso Puglia rosso IGP Puglia rosso IGP Puglia rosso IGP Negramaro Primitivo Aglianico Age of vines: planted in 2002. Age of vines: planted in 1995. Age of vines: planted in 2007. Soil: calcareous with sandy loam texture. Soil: calcareous with sandy loam texture. Soil: Calcareous with clayey texture. Yield per hectare: 10,000 kg from 5,600 Yield per hectare: 7,000 kg from 5.707 Yield per hectare: 8,000-9,000 kg from plants per hectare. plants per hectare. 5,600 plants per hectare. Vinification: in temperature-controlled Vinification: hand selected in crates, Vinification: in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats favoring prolonged delicate de-stemming in order to keep the stainless steel vats favoring prolonged contact of must with skins. Malolactic berries intact. Maceration and contact of must with skins. Malolactic fermentation takes place in the month of fermentation in stainless steel at fermentation takes place in the month of November. Aging initially for 6-8 months controlled temperature for app 20 days November. Aging initially for 6-8 months in cement vats and then in the bottle for a with periodic submersion of the cap; in cement vats and then in the bottle for a minimum of 6 more months. pumping over twice daily, repeated minimum of 6 more months. delestage finally followed by soft pressing. Alcohol level : 14 % vol. Following malolactic fermentation, aging in Alcohol level : 13,5% vol. French oak barrel of various sizes(barriques-tonneaux) and age (first, second and third use) for 24 months and at least 6 months in bottle Alcohol level : 14 % vol. 15.000 bottles 10.000 bottles 5.000 bottles [email protected] | www.cmkconsulting.eu .