Marianna Annio and Raffaele Leo's winery has earned its place as one of the most fascinating in Gioia. Their vineyards, positioned at about 380m elevation in a windy area, sit in limestone and clay soils rich in pebbles and mineral salts. Additionally, they maintain one hectare of old, bush-trained vines that go back some 70 years. The wines they offer lean modern in style but are crafted to aptly reflect the characteristics of the territory, offering a charming expression. The delightful Primitivo Rosato EstRosa 22 ranks among the region's best wines, not just among rosés, but overall. It's fresh, fragrant, and balanced with floral notes, red wild fruits, and Mediterranean scrub, culminating in a juicy, long, and highly enjoyable finish. The Primitivo Volere Volare 21 also impresses, with its mineral tones adorned by hints of rosemary and dark wild fruits, almost gritty up to its austere edge, sapid with a solid structure.
