Tenute Chiaromonte

Tenute Chiaromonte

Nicola Chiaromonte, owner of Tenute Chiaromonte, explains to us by interpreting a very common Apulian proverb in the language of local farmers: "The land in palms and man at will". The verse, wants to convey the concept of differentiation that nature has already assigned to each parcel of territory. The only thing that needs instead is the will on the part of man, in this case the farmer of the time, to work and become the main actor. This endorsed the thought of Nicola Chiaromonte and transmitted the input for his choice. Being a main actor in his land. The Chiaromonte Estate is located in the cradle of the DOC Primitivo di Gioia del Colle. It has reached the cultivation area of ​​grape vines Primitivo a alberello, imported from the Greeks in Puglia, very important. Allowing the Maison Chiaromonte to develop new research protocols in the management of vineyards and winemaking techniques, complementary to traditional practices. The Apulian territory in which the company is located, was characterized by the presence of peoples: Phoenicians, Greeks, Byzantines, Romans, by Frederick II of Swabia, Angevins and Aragonese. Different peoples and cultures have left their mark on the Apulian viticulture. The entire surface of 32 hectares is planted with olive groves, ciliegeti, Primitivo vineyards, next to the old tree-shaped strains we find new espalier plants, which is flanked by the Minutolo. The aromatic variety for the production of high quality dry and aromatic wines recognized nationally and internationally. All the grapes belonging to the Chiaromonte parcels, retain in their bosom special organoleptic characteristics. The stratified minerality of the earth yields to the gustatory component, the polyphenolic charge, the coloring pigments and, in addition, a significant quantity of sugary substance, give rise to wines with a high alcohol content and coloring, a fundamental characteristic for preservation and aging. Therefore the production of the wines of Tenute Chiaromonte becomes extensive, aiming at high quality standards. The international market identifies the labels considered excellent for customer satisfaction, sponsoring the labels: Elè, Nigredo, Kimia, Donna Carlotta and the Chiaromonte Riserva, up to the Sant'Angelo Wall Contrada Barbatto.