Terroirs:
- clay (lower part of the hill)
- silty, calcareous and rich in skeleton (middle area of the hill)
- sandy base (upper hill area)
Grape varieties:
Aglianico, Montepulciano, Tintilia
Age of the vineyards:
8 years
Hectares:
30 ha, of which 12.5 ha are vines, while the remaining consists of olive trees, woods and pasture.
Area:
The vineyards are exposed to the south between 300 and 350 meters above sea level.
In the valley of Contrada Olivoli, in the countryside of Casacalenda ("Kalena" is the original name of Casacalenda) there is an ancient tower under which, in an old stable, live sheep and donkeys, which are natural fertilizers for the surrounding territories.
Classification:
- Rosé
- Red wine
Target:
The main concern of the winery is to live in close contact with nature and make excellent wines.
Descriptions
Evaluation:
lively, determined wines
- Aglianico: cherry and spice
- Montepulciano: fruit and earth
- Tintilia: tannin, dark fruit
Common Notes:
characterized by elegance and vitality
Passatella
The name "Passatella" comes from a traditional card game that is still practiced in Casacalenda and is often accompanied by these wines.
Torre Kalena
The name "Torre Kalena" pays homage to the ancient tower that rises above the vineyards on the top of the hill.
Passatella Rosato
Vintage 2022
50% Montepulciano - 40% Tintilia - 10% Aglianico
The grapes are harvested manually in a box and then de-stemmed, crushed, and pressed. Only the skins will be in contact with the must during these operations. Fermentation and aging take place in concrete tanks.
The wine shows a lively and shiny coral pink color.
A wide and varied bouquet alternates the fruity scents of plum and blackberry and the thyme flavors. Mesquite, white pepper and a hint of smoke in the finish.
Surprising, fresh and savory to the mouth, with full flavor and long persistence, it is a wine that involves the senses and reminds us to drink.
Aperitif, salted cheese, crumbly cheese, white meat.
Passatella Rosso
Vintage 202270% Montepulciano - 20% Aglianico - 10% Tintilia
Manual harvesting in a box. Total de-stemming. Fermentation with the pomace in exhausted wooden vats. After pressing the pomace, the wine is returned to the vats to mature for about twelve months before bottling.
Intense ruby red.
It offers a fresh aroma, with a bouquet rich in fruity, spicy and earthy sensations such as white plum, cherry, berries, oregano and earth.
The fresh fruit, accompanied by smooth tannins, softness, and fresh acidity, makes it a great companion for the game passatella. However, it has excellent transversality at the table in combination with succulent dishes.
Torre Kalena Rosato
Vintage 202280% Montepulciano - 15% Aglianico - 5% Tintilia
Manual harvesting in a box. The grapes, coming from selected plots, are immediately pressed and the must is directed towards tonneaux of 500L (not the first passage). The wine will ferment and refine for about fourteen months, after which it will be stored for at least four/six months in bottles.
A wine with coral reflections.
An emotional masterpiece. Melting pot of perceptions: fruity notes of yellow plum, cherry and Mandarin sneak in and walk towards regenerative understory perceptions. The mineral and aromatic hints of sandalwood bring us closer to the persuasive sip. Characterized by flavor and freshness it is enveloping, long and persistent with a great harmony. A high class wine.
Torre Kalena Rosso
Vintage 202088% Montepulciano - 10% Aglianico - 2% Tintilia
Fermentation takes place in 50hl wooden vats, aging in 25hl oak barrels. The wine rests at least sixteen months in barrels and twelve months in bottle.
Impenetrable ruby red color.
On the nose a wide and typical range of olfactory sensations with dark wild aromas that fade away with sensations of fresh blackberry, cocoa beans, thyme, and Sarawak pepper.
It is a strong and refreshing wine, with velvety tannins and a dynamic and structured mineral taste.
