Paolo Petrilli Cacc’e Mmitte 'Motta del Lupo'
Summary Paolo Petrilli is a passionate, family-run estate in northern Puglia's Daunia region near Lucera, Italy, where Paolo (grandson of the original owner) farms organically on historic lands like La Motticella or Motta della Regina. Cacc'e Mmitte di Lucera DOC 'Motta del Lupo' (named after "Wolf's Hill," a nearby site) is an elegant, approachable red blend: typically 60% Nero di Troia (Uva di Troia), 25% Montepulciano, 15% Sangiovese, with a touch of Bombino Bianco. Fermented traditionally and bottled after 6 months (often in stainless steel or neutral vessels) to emphasize purity and drinkability, it's low-alcohol (around 13%), fresh, fruit-filled, and organic/vegan-friendly—designed as a younger, more affordable sibling to Petrilli's flagship Agramante. Great slightly chilled with Puglia's hearty cuisine: grilled meats, pasta with ragù, charcuterie, or casual meals.
Product Details
Tasting ProfileColour: Ruby red with moderate intensity and garnet hints. Aroma: Red cherry, raspberry, violet, rosehip, and subtle sweet spices (cinnamon, clove). Palate: Ripe strawberry, red berries, sour cherry, nutmeg, anise, and gentle herbal notes. Texture: Medium - bodied, smooth, and energetic with low tannins. Acidity: High and vibrant for freshness. Finish: Long, pleasant, and pure with lingering fruit and spice. Oak Influence: None or minimal — stainless or short neutral aging for fruit focus.
Expert Review "Red cherry, violet and raspberry, even some rosehip aromas. Ripe strawberry and red berry fruit, a gentle grip of sour cherry, nutmeg and anise. Deceptively easy drinking with low alcohol and high acidity." – BAT Wine / aligned with producer and retailer notes (consistent across recent vintages, praised for its freshness, purity, and Puglia terroir expression; often noted as a great value organic red)
The Frenchman Says "This Puglian wolf pup bounds into the glass like a lively Lucera hillside romp, bursting with ripe strawberries, violet florals, and a cheeky nutmeg-anise spark — smooth, energetic, and deceptively fresh, it leaves you grinning, refreshed, and scheming for another joyful pour."
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