FUSO Filippo Cassano, CALX Primitivo 2024

100% Primitivo (Zinfandel)

Puglia, Italy

Limestone raised plateau called Altopiano delle Murge in Puglia at 300m elevation. 40 hectares of vine, certified organic. Harvested September 10th-20th. Spontaneous fermentation for 15 days at 20°C in stainless steel tanks. 7 days maceration. 40 mg/L sulfur added during the following phases: grapes coming into the cellar, after malolactic fermentation, and before bottling. 4,000 cases produced per year. VEGAN.

CALX comes from Fillipo Cassano, owner of the certified organic winery called Polvanera in Puglia, the ‘heel’ of Italy’s boot. ‘Calx’ is the ancient Latin word for limestone, and highlights the unique soil found here. Limestone blocks are also the lego for the old traditional dwellings called trulli– pictured on the CALX label. Limestone soils give the Primitivo grapes grown here a freshness, with notes of zingy red berries and dried figs. 

FUSO is a project to search for and bottle Italy’s natural and characterful daily drinkers. These wines come from farmers and producer friends who are committed to organic viticulture, low-intervention, and terroir-driven wines.