Originated by an ambitious project of revaluating the local Puglian grapes, the dynamic winery Accademia dei Racemi has contributed in only a few years to change the enological scene of Puglia. Accademia dei Racemi was established in 1998 by Gregory Perrucci and his wife Elisabetta Gorla in the aim of revaluating the enological heritage of Puglia and in particular the local grapes that, at those times, seemed to be destined to the production of "bulk wines" only. Accademia dei Racemi is an organization which groups passionate viticulturists, agronomists and wine makers with the goal of promoting the production of quality wines made in Puglia. Among the duties, there is also the one of selecting the most interesting and promising sites and vineyards of the region, involving their proprietors in this project while assisting them in the viticultural and wine making practices by offering the help of qualified wine makers and technicians. The work of Accademia dei Racemi is particularly focused on the local varieties, among them Primitivo, Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera, as well as less known varieties such as Susumaniello and Ottavianello, a variety known in France as Cinsaut. In just five years, Accademia dei Racemi has significantly contributed to the revaluation of the enological dignity of Puglia.

Bizantino Bianco

Bizantino Rosso

Anarkos
25% Primitivo, 25% Negroamaro, 25% Malvasia Nera, and 25% Ottavianello grapes. This is a truly amazing blend that could only be done by the great Gregorio Perucci, and what else would you call a blend of all the native Puglian grape varietals in one bottle? Anarchy! With only stainless steel aging, this wine is full of fruit and a very smooth and rich on the palate. With the warm weather in Puglia and the careful care in the vineyards, the grapes are picked multiple times to ensure optimum ripeness, which comes through in the wine as there is this ever so slight sweetness on the finish.

Alberello

Pietraluna
100% Negroamaro grapes. This wine is just another example of why the Accademia dei Racemi is the leader in high quality wine production from Puglia. In Puglia, Negroamaro produces some of the tastiest, most bargain worthy wines in the world and this is the first vintage released for this wine. With the name of the grape literally translating into black and bitter, this particular wine features dark fruit characteristics of blackberry, blueberry, and a slight vanilla character from 8 months in oak casks. For the money, this wine is extremely complex and has a great new world feel to it. This is a great wine for a wide array of red sauces, barbeque, pizza, steaks, and stews.

Primitivo di Manduria