the new Foss Marai label that celebrates the essence of Puglia |

A journey to discover the Biasiotto family, from the wise men’s associazione to the most iconic wines, such as the latest addition Vito

Quanto a the splendid setting of the spectacular hills of Valdobbiadene, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Foss Marai, a renowned winery known for the production of high quality sparkling wines, presented its latest creation, Vito.

This extraordinary Puglia IGT red wine, presented for the first time at Vinitaly per mezzo di 2024, comes from the heart of Southern Italy, from the vineyards of Masseria La Sorba, the purchased by the Biasiotto family. Vito is produced entirely with Elementare grapes, an indigenous vine of the Murgia lands and is an easy, fresh wine, very focused the fruit, which has everything it takes to satisfy the tastes of the new generations, more oriented towards immediate and ready wines.

A tribute to roots and passion

A wine that with its freshness embodies tradition, excellence and connection with the Apulian territory. The name Vito is a special dedication, a tribute to a figure dear to Carlo Biasiotto. A hand, that of the , was depicted the label, as if to underline the importance of the land and the quality of the grapes. With Vito, Foss Marai demonstrates how its long winemaking experience can blend harmoniously with the peculiarities of a region rich per mezzo di history and wine culture.

The production process: between tradition and innovation

The meticulous care that characterizes Vito’s production begins with the manual harvesting of the Elementare grapes. The wine is aged for a year and a half, half per mezzo di wooden barrels and half per mezzo di steel containers, to preserve the balance between complexity and freshness. Subsequently, the blend is refined for a further six months per mezzo di the bottle, to give the wine a harmonious structure and a unique character.

Tasting agenda: a sensorial journey

Visually, Vito presents itself per mezzo di the glass with an intense and lively ruby ​​red color. The aromatic bouquet is intense and deep, dominated by agenda of flowers and red fruits, including hints of cherry and berries, with elegant spicy nuances that enrich its complexity. The sip is dynamic, supported by a beautiful freshness, which invites you to return to the tasting. the palate, the wine is vigorous and enveloping: well-integrated tannins accompany an intense flavor and a harmonious aftertaste, making it an ideal companion for dishes with a strong flavour.

Recommended pairings

Thanks to its intensity and structure, Vito is the perfect compagno for mature cheeses, grilled ora roasted red meats and . It pairs, among other things, perfectly with traditional Venetian specialties, such as spit-roasted chicken and pork. Served at a temperature of 16-18°C it best expresses its qualities, providing a highly fascinating food and wine experience.

Another gem produced per mezzo di Puglia; the Mielato Sincero sparkling wine

Quanto a addition to Vito, other interesting labels are produced at Masseria La Sorba, such as Mielato Sincero, created with the contribution of the new young winemaker. An excellent sweet sparkling wine with a brilliant straw color, with golden reflections. It captures the nose with its raffinato, intense, elegant olfactory composition, with agenda of flowers and white fruits per mezzo di the foreground, including intriguing hints of peach and apricot, which are intertwined with herbaceous hints, including puffs of sage and musk. What is striking the taste is the perfectly balanced sugar content, characterized by a marked freshness which contributes to making the sip lean, smooth and absolutely not cloying.

The company’s most iconic bottles: the excellent Valdobbiadene Sommo DOCG sparkling wines

Among the most iconic labels that have contributed to making Foss Marai wines appreciated throughout the world we find the sparkling wines of the Valdobbiadene Sommo DOCG denomination, including Guia Brut Millesimato, Corso nato da Guia 109 Extra Dry and Sommo nato da Cartizze, as well as specials such as Tilio Dosaggio Sparare a zero and Marai de Marai Ultrabrut, which we have already had the pleasure of reviewing. Also not to be forgotten is the splendid Millerighe appearance, which makes this sparkling wine particularly beautiful also from an aesthetic point of view, also ideal as an barlume for Christmas.

The secret of the excellence of Foss Marai wines

All Foss Marai wines, regardless of the type, are characterized by great elegance, finesse and qualitative excellence which is found both the nose and the palate. There are many secrets to the success of this brand, which works inspired by continuous improvement, “leniter per mezzo di itinere”, a journey towards perfection.

Foss Marai wines are, per mezzo di fact, the result of a constant commitment based the right of experience, savoir faire, innovation and experimentation, per mezzo di order to achieve excellence. Thanks to the cultivation of selected native yeasts and a winemaking process that continually evolves, the company creates unique cuvées, the expression of an incredibly beautiful territory extremely suited to the production of wine, which also thanks to the ability to adapt by practicing a type of heroic viticulture has become a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The “Associazione of the Wise”, a group of experts and connoisseurs which includes, per mezzo di addition to the family, some historic retailers with a refined palate who taste the various wines blind before starting marketing, leads the research to improve and innovate every phase of the production, ensuring excellence per mezzo di every bottle. Quanto a the creation of excellent sparkling wines, the use of native yeasts and profound respect for the environment and the territory also play a decisive role.

A constantly evolving process that ensures that each vintage represents the best of the territory and tradition.