Totò Rosso - Claudio Quarta

Alcohol: 13,5%

Key Features:

• 70% Casavecchia; 30% Piedirosso

• 8 months aging in stainless steel, and a short step in oak barrels

• Bottle refinement

• Limited Edition (6000 bottles produced)

Celebrate the enduring legacy of the beloved Italian artist Totò with our limited edition Totò Rosso Casavecchia and Piedirosso Campania IGP 2018. Crafted in collaboration with the Antonio De Curtis family and their association, this wine commemorates 50 years since Totò's passing with the "A Livella" project, blending artistry with viticulture.

Totò Rosso is a sophisticated mix of 70% Casavecchia and 30% Piedirosso grapes. This wine is matured for 8 months in stainless steel, briefly transferred to oak barriques, and then further refined in the bottle, resulting in just 6,000 bottles of this unique vintage. The nose offers a bold and intense bouquet, leading to a palate that surprises with a perfect balance between soft tannins and rich fruit flavors. Its robust structure makes it the ideal pairing for hearty dishes such as classic Neapolitan ragù and paccheri pasta.

Awards:

• I Vini di Veronelli Guida Oro 2024: 2 Stars

• I Vini di Veronelli 2022: 2 Stars

• Fis Bibenda 2021: 4 Grappoli - "Ruby with purple reflections. Olfactory profile includes notes of cherry jam, plums, dried red flowers, mint chocolate, licorice root, cardamom, pink pepper, cinnamon, roasted coffee beans, and green hints. Clear alcoholic presence, well-balanced by freshness and fruity body. The finish is balsamic and vegetal. Recommended pairing: Meat rolls with carrots and zucchini, baked lasagna."

• Gambero Rosso 1 Glass 2021

Story Behind the Wine:

After a global career in biotechnology, Claudio Quarta returned to Italy in 2005 to begin a new chapter as a winemaker. Alongside his daughter Alessandra, they acquired three estates—two in Puglia and one in Irpinia, located at Conbada San Paolo di Torrioni. Passionate and bursting with innovative ideas, Alessandra helps produce typical regional wines from both their own vineyards and trusted growers.

Award from Gourmet's International 2021:

Experience the cultural richness and depth of Italian winemaking with Wine Food Puglia's Totò Rosso. Shop now to enjoy a wine that not only offers exceptional taste but also carries the spirit of an iconic figure in Italian culture.