Leone de Castris su WineBuzz.hk

The oldest winery in Puglia.diPannee Ng Conti Leone de Castris wineryis a winery you must visit when in Puglia. Established in 1665 byDuke Oronzo Arcangelo of the Counts of Lemos, it is the oldest wineries in Puglia in Salice Salentino, near the historic town ofLecce. In 1800 through marriage betweenPiero Leone LanterawithDonna Lisetta de Catrisa new era of winemaking for the winery was born.  Piero and Salvatore Leone de Castris were pioneers of Puglia wine growing, being the first winery to bottle wine in Puglia in 1925, created the first Italian rose in 1943, the famous ‘Five Roses’which was named after his five children.The winery is rich in history, still  maintains the original interior decoration, furniture and fittings for it office which is very charming, one of the most beautiful and oldest cellars and also a museum, theWine Museum of Piero and Salvatore Leone de Castris.  The winery is geared up for wine tours and you can book your visits online through their website.Conti Leone de Castris wines to taste:Messapia Vereca IGT Salento, Five Roses Anniversario Rosato IGT Salento, Maiana Salice Salentino Rosso DOC, Le Grande Tradizone 50 Vendemmia, Salice Salentino Rosso Riserva DOC, Donna Lisa Salice Salentino Rosso Riserva DOC (best expression of Salentino wine) Villa Santera Primitivo di Manduria DOC (a delicious Primitivo with roasted notes). Address: Via Senatore de Castris 26, 73015 Salice Salentino (Lecce)Tel: +39.0832.731112www.leonedecastris.comfonte:WineBuzz.it