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Morella

Manduria · Taranto (TA)
← Puglia
Established
2000
Lisa Gilbee and Gaetano Morella
Yearly production
Location
Manduria
Taranto (TA) · Puglia
Vineyard area
Around 20 hectares near Manduria, including old-vine alberello (bush-trained) Primitivo said to exceed eighty years of age, farmed by hand.

Appellations

Primitivo di Manduria DOC

History

Morella was founded in 2000 by Australian winemaker Lisa Gilbee and her husband Gaetano Morella, drawn to Manduria by its ancient bush-trained Primitivo vines. The estate built its reputation on low-yield old-vine fruit and a hands-off cellar, with Old Vines and La Signora among the wines that helped raise the profile of serious Primitivo di Manduria.

Wines

Illustrative selection
Old Vines
Primitivo di Manduria DOC
La Signora
Primitivo di Manduria DOC
Mondo Nuovo
Primitivo di Manduria DOC
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