Natalino Del Prete "Nataly" Primitivo Puglia 2024

Natalino Del Prete "Nataly" Primitivo Puglia 2024Natalino del Prete is another old guard natural winemaker, certified organic in 1994 and never using any sulfur. In Puglia, he is an outlier. It's a rural, poorer part of southern Italy and there is not much motivation to work like Natalino, whose costs and labor are higher than those working conventionally. Thankfully he and his family continue to take on the extra work of natural viticulture, and the result is some very unadulterated, distinct

a vibrant blend of apricot

especially when working towards organic and sustainable farming

and fermented using only indigenous yeast

making it a good fit for seared meat and richer fare

priced at $60 each

and a whiff of the horse barn

Press 4 Mix/White • May 2025 Direct Press Selection

This Pinot Noir is a subtle

Moscato Bianco and Moscato Giallo — is fermented together as the vines are harvested

On paper it's pretty straightforward orange wine

It's a little more structured

The grapes are destemmed