Valentina Passalacqua

“I started making wine 10 years ago … a love that comes from the sky and the light of my land. I make wine as a mother of two daughters to give back to them that sea of colors that my land gives me … I make wine to give light, to my family, to the men and women who work for me … I make wine humanizing every day through the light.

I cultivate 80 hectares of vineyards from traditional varieties on the Gargano to the north of Puglia and on a calcareous white stone land of Kimmeridgiana origin that uniquely characterizes the sharp and salty expression of my wines. I make natural wine above all to sit down at the table with the people I love, drink my wines, enjoy the harmony with food and excite me … “. -Valentina Passalacqua

About the Winemaker

Valentina Passalacqua

"Ten years ago, I embarked on a winemaking journey—a passion ignited by the boundless sky and the radiant hues of my homeland. As a mother of two daughters, I craft wine to impart to them the kaleidoscope of colors that my land bestows upon me. My winemaking is a beacon of light, illuminating not only my family but also the dedicated individuals who toil alongside me. Each day, I infuse my wines with a human touch, harnessing the brilliance of absolute light that graces my vineyards. Spanning 80 hectares across the Gargano region in northern Puglia, my vineyards thrive on calcareous white stone soil of Kimmeridgian origin, lending a sharp and saline character to my wines.

Valentina Passalacqua Winemaker

The Region

Puglia, Italy

Natural wine from Puglia captures the essence of Italy's sun-drenched southern region, known for its rich culinary heritage and ancient winemaking traditions. Nestled amidst the olive groves and rolling hills of the Adriatic coast, Puglia's vineyards thrive under the Mediterranean sun and cooling sea breezes. Here, a new generation of winemakers is embracing organic and biodynamic practices, cultivating grapes with a deep respect for the land and its natural rhythms. With minimal intervention in the cellar, Puglia's natural wines showcase the vibrant flavors and rustic charm of indigenous grape varieties like Primitivo, Negroamaro, and Nero di Troia. From lively and fruit-forward reds to crisp and aromatic whites, each bottle tells a story of the region's ancient viticultural heritage and its commitment to sustainability, inviting drinkers to savor the true essence of Puglia in every sip.

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