Terre Nobili

Montalto Uffugo – Tenuta Terre Nobili is a winery founded in the late 60’s in Montalto Uffugo by Ennio Matera, with the goal to recover the ancient species of vines of the area. The territory had enjoyed good fame in the past from the production of great wines for the exclusive cellars of local noble families. Thus began the search and selection of native varieties of vines in order to restore this area to its previous splendor. Along with this recovery, Matera tried to identify those areas within the estate where the exposure and the peculiarity of the land could guarantee the highest quality wines. The winery has been run according to tradition for many years. In recent times Ennio’s daughter, Lidia, started working in the winery in respect of the original plan. The vineyards extend over 15ha at an altitude that varies between 150mt and 250mt asl within the “Valle dei Crati” IGT. The vines are pruned according to the guyot training system, found most suitable for the region’s climate and soil. Since 1998 the winery practices organic farming. Today Terre Nobili sees Lidia as both agronomist and enologist, looking after the vineyards and deciding what to do in the cellar. Her wines are a remarkable expression of this territory and display a spectrum of neat, clear and fresh fruit flavour.

The legend of Cariglio – The legend tells of a noble warrior named Cariglio who found shelter beneath a big tree at night since his soldiers, without command after a battle, dispersed. Upon waking up he found to be on a hill to the top of which stood a large and majestic oak and all around there was an expanse of olive trees and vines laden with ripe fruits. That garden full of light and color gave new energy to the tired man who, after so many troubles, decided to stop and dedicate to the cultivation of those plants, calling the whole area Cariglialto.