VINEKA: Sustainable wine from Puglia
Everything springs from our search for Puglian grapes of superior quality due to their geographical position and ripening process: our winery selects grapes from vineyards managed with respect for the land, with the help of innovative, non-invasive technologies. The importance of this care for the plant holds the key to the value of the end product: understanding the biodiversity of the land, and how it has changed over the years, is a vital criterion in the selection of Vineka grapes.
We try to keep in mind the ancient art of viticulture, with minimal intervention in the natural process of the plant’s life cycle. We prefer to use the knowledge built up by generations of local winegrowers, creating a virtuous circle of exchange of resources and expertise.
All of this goes into making truly sustainablePuglia wine.
Our expertise, physical labour and human aptitude are helped along by the rocky, mineral-rich land of the Valle d’Itria, the scorching sun and the breeze blowing off the Mediterranean sea.
Now as always, the art of winemaking is an ongoing search for the best combinations for the palate: it requires painstaking dedication, care and sensitivity.
It’s hard work, but incredibly rewarding.
The Winemaking Process
We follow our grapes through the entire production process, from harvest to bottling. Vinification is a lengthy affair: picking the best bunches, crushing, fermenting the grape must in barrels. And then we wait, on tenterhooks. The most fulfilling moment of gratification for any winemaker is when you taste the fruits of your labour, having monitored its journey through every step of the way: finally, from grape to glass!
Set in the heart of the Valle d’Itria, just north of the Salento area with its timeless charm, Vineka presents the spirit of the region of Puglia (Apulia), with wines that embody its age-old traditions, rooted in the land itself.
We at Vineka feel that Puglian wines are packed with character and tell the story of the region’s unique scenery, its aromatic plants and flowers, and its cultural heritage of art and history.
So come visit us to taste our Valle d’Itria wines and find the one that’s right for you!
Cellar
Our cellar is filled with red, white and rosé wines from Puglia, organised according to their level of quality and cost, sold wholesale and retail at our tasting locations.
View our catalogue and get in touch to book a tasting session, where you can choose the wine that best suits your requirements.