The Wine

Calafuria Pink is the result of a chromatic exploration by the Pantone Color Institute™️. Inspired by the Negroamaro grape and the light along the Upper Salento coastline, it exists between pink and peach. More vivid than a pastel, softer than a mid-tone. A color that captures a wine, a place, and the feeling of a Mediterranean summer.​

A highly expressive rosé encompasses elegance and personality. The nose expresses fruity and citrusy notes of pink grapefruits and white peaches accompanied by pleasant hints of marine breezes and delicate aromas of jasmine and irises.

Vineyards

Calafuria is produced from vineyards that extend along the Adriatic coastline. Its name comes from one of the over 700 bays on the Apulian peninsula. The region boasts a long tradition for the production of rosé wines made from Negroamaro, a variety that best expresses its full potential near the sea.

Winemaking

Immediately after harvesting, the grapes were destemmed and gently pressed. The must was transferred into temperature controlled stainless steel vats at 12 °C (54 °F) to favor natural clarification of the must. Alcoholic fermentation took place at a temperature of 16 °C (61 °F) to preserve and enhance aromatic compounds. Calafuria was left to age on the lees in stainless steel tanks for a short period of time before bottling and release.

HISTORY

Masseria Maìme is located in one of the most beautiful areas of Upper Salento not too far from the town of San Pietro Vernotico in the province of Brindisi. The estate extends along the coastline forming a unique countryside of vineyards that lies between woodlands and pine forests stretching out as far as the eye can see until blending into the sea.

Tasting Notes

Captivating on the nose with fruity and citrusy notes of pink grapefruits and white peaches accompanied by pleasant hints of marine breezes and delicate aromas of jasmine and irises. The palate is pleasantly fresh defined by outstanding aromatic persistence and delicate savory notes.