TEMÈRIA

MALBECH ROSATO IGT

DARING (eyes wide open)

CHARACTERISTICS

Originally from France, the Malbec grape gives birth to wines of great character and depth. Towards the end of the 19th century, it found a new home in Puglia, where the Mediterranean climate and fertile soil enhance its characteristics. Our Malbe rosato, made from hand-picked grapes and cultivated organically, is an exquisite celebration of freshness. It stands out for its brilliant pink color and perfect balance between acidity and softness.

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INSPIRATION

The essence of Temèria lies in daring, embodying the courage of those who fearlessly chase their dreams.

This name reflects our unwavering desire to craft exceptional wines, transcending the safety of conventional expectations. The label design fuses reliefs and artistic strokes, epitomizing these values: the portrait of a 19th-century woman torn across the eyes, revealing the bottle’s pure and true contents.

This tear symbolizes the struggle against patriarchal constraints on female expression, both past and present, while simultaneously representing the tenacity to push beyond the status quo. Through this vision, we uncover the very soul of a woman, or a truly extraordinary wine.

VINIFICATION

Crushing followed by pre-fermentation maceration (approximately 2 hours at 10-12°C)

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1938

COME FOR TASTE STAY FOR THE LIFESTYLE

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1961

A VERY LONG TRADITION OF MAKING WINES

1988

WINNERS FOR THE BEST WINE IN EUROPE, 1988

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ELEGANT WINERY WITH GREAT HISTORY

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1961

COME FOR TASTE STAY FOR THE LIFESTYLE

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A VERY LONG TRADITION OF MAKING WINES

1983

WINNERS FOR THE BEST WINE IN EUROPE, 1988

Malbec grapes
Short maceration
Must resting for about 36 hours at 10 °C
Alcoholic fermentation at around 14-16 °C
Aging sur lies in stainless steel silos for approximately 6 months.
2 months of bottle aging
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A STORY WE WRITE TOGETHER WITH YOU

Each vintage is like a chapter in an extraordinary and passionate story, where the work in the vineyard, the changing seasons, and the perception of those who taste our wines are the main characters. When we tell the stories of our wines, we do so year by year, with each chapter introduced by a title that captures the essence of that particular vintage. Each story is unique, yet always true to its own identity.

The history of Temèria

CHAPTER 1

2023: The Year of Challenge

Vintage
The mild winter encouraged an early awakening of the plants, with budding occurring around April 10th.
The cool, rainy spring slowed the development of buds, making it challenging to defend against Peronospora (Downy Mildew). Malbec’s flowering happened in below-average temperature conditions, resulting in fewer berries per cluster. This led to a drop in production but favored the formation of less compact clusters. The high temperatures from late June onwards rapidly degraded the organic acids in the grapes, forcing us to harvest earlier to preserve freshness.
Winemaking
After crushing, a pre-fermentation cryomaceration process is performed for approximately 2 hours at 50-54°F (10-12 °C).
This allows the must to acquire the characteristic coral hue of Malbec rosato. As Malbec is a variety rich in anthocyanins, a brief maceration period is adequate to achieve a vibrant and stable pink color. The must is then allowed to settle for about 36 hours at 50°F (10 °C), enabling suspended particles to precipitate. Once racked, the must is initiated into alcoholic fermentation at around 57-61°F (14-16 °C).
Aging
The wine is aged sur lies in stainless steel tanks for about 6 months.
During this period, weekly battonage is performed to ensure better protection against oxidation. At the end of the aging process, the wine is bottled and rests for another 2 months before release.
Characteristics
Color: Brilliant pink.
Aroma: Aromatic bouquet with scents of raspberries, cherries, and fresh flowers. Palate: Perfect balance between freshness and sapidity, with notes of strawberry and a hint of aromatic herbs.
Pairings
Ideal as an aperitif,
it is a perfect pairing for all light dishes.