White soil originates from the breaking up of emerging calcareous stones. The tufaceous-stony composition of this soil allows a rapid drainage of the rainy water but also to keep a good level of roots humidity, thanks to the porosity of the underlying stones that “captures” and maintain the rainwater.

The Primitivo produced here (generally harvested around mid-September) enhances its fruitiness, with black cherry, vanilla and red berried fruits notes. A further refinement in French oak barriques enhances its elegance and voluptuousness. Giravolta is the name of a racehorse raised in the Pozzopalo estate, who loved to run around the large property. However, his free gallop used to suddenly change into an “about-face” towards the stables, whenever he approached and noticed the ditch bordering an old tuff quarry.

There is a strong sense of responsibility within the Felline Family. As top man Gregory Perrucci himself puts it they have “Values, knowledge, traditions and experiences that constitute a precious heritage with which we support our work in the vineyards, in the winery, on the markets around the world. Among the people. We call it Culture, the French say Terroir.” Gregory dedicates himself to Primitivo, to the purchase of interesting vineyards and to modern winemaking techniques, many of which learned during his numerous trips to California. Trips in which he also investigates the link between Primitivo and Californian Zinfandel. Felline is the go-to place for the best for the area’s Primitivos.