New to our portfolio October 2007 - This wine comes from the dry, rugged Central Ionian coast of Calabria, the “toe” of the Italian “boot.” Gaglioppo and Greco Nero are the major two grape varietals grown here that stem from Greek origins. Val di Neto was started in 1999 and their 75 acre vineyard lie in the production zones of Melissa DOC and Val of Neto IGT.

"This recently established winery is already acknowledged as one the region's most dynamic." Gambero Rosso, Italian Wines 2008

Tasting notes: This delivers wonderful aromas and flavors of strawberries, blackberries, dark cherries and hints of chocolate. Medium in body, it is beautifully structured.

NOTABLE AWARD
 Two bicchieri - "Melissa Mutro '04 showed very well, with violets and red and black cherry on the nose and fruit-forward palate supported by elegant, dense tannins."
Gambero Rosso, Italian Wines 2007

Region: Calabria
Classification: Melissa DOC
Area of Production: The vineyard is located in the low valley of Neto, south of the Ciro Territory in the province of Crotone.
Grape Variety: 75% Gaglioppo & 25% Greco Nero
Soil: Middle mixture
Average Age of Vines:  40 years and 10 years
Trellising System:  Alberello (low and horizontal spurred cordon)
Spacing of Plants:  About 2,025 per acre
Production per Acre:  2.9 to 3.35 tons
Vinification Technique:  Quick maceration followed by fermentation at controlled temperature in steel vats.
Maturation:  24 months in steel vats.
Total Acidity: 5.30 g/l
Residual Sugar:  Trace amount
PH:  3.60
Alcohol: 13 %
Total Cases Produced: 660