Tasting Notes
Cacc'e Mmitte di Lucera is one of the most obscure and genuinely fascinating DOC appellations in Italy, from the Capitanata plains of northern Puglia around Lucera. The name derives from local dialect meaning roughly "pour and remove" — a reference to the old Puglian practice of rapid fermentation and immediate sale, leaving the vat free for the next batch. The DOC mandates a blend of indigenous varieties: Troia (Uva di Troia, also called Nero di Troia), Montepulciano and the white grapes Bombino Bianco and Malvasia del Chianti co-fermented with the reds, a technique with deep roots in pre-industrial Italian farming. Caporale is Paglione's expression of this blend: farmed organically and naturally, spontaneous fermentation, the mixed-grape tradition intact. The co-fermentation of red and white varieties gives the wine a distinctive lightness and freshness that sets it apart from the heavier Puglian reds. Good with charcuterie, pasta, light grilled meats and fresh cheeses.
Details:
- Grape variety: 60% Uva di Troia, 25% Montepulciano, and 15% Bombino Bianco, co-fermented, Lucera, northern Puglia; Cacc'e Mmitte di Lucera DOC; organic
- Vinification: Co-fermentation of red and white varieties; indigenous yeasts; minimal intervention
- Aging: In stainless steel tanks for 6 months, then 4 months in bottle; no filtering; no fining
- Organoleptic description: Ruby with garnet hints; red fruits, spice, earthy notes; medium-bodied, fresh, fine tannins, lively finish
- Food pairing: Charcuterie, pasta, light grilled meats, fresh cheeses
