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That winemaker is Giovanni Aiello, a man who was born in a neighboring town not far from Tonetta and Toniuccio, a man who was an enologist previously at large wineries but desired to make handcrafted, small production wines from his birthplace, a man who was willing to put every ounce of energy into making sure the winemaking and packaging was just as personal as the grapes that were picked by...

The article dedicated to Enologo per Amore published on Le Figaro on November 19, 2023.

Champion of the Verdeca grape variety, the young producer is an ambassador of a fascinating Puglia to be both savored and rediscovered. Try the 2018 Chakra Verde, made with grapes harvested in the Pirro Valley: notes of spices, white peach, and remarkable freshness. FULL...

"The vine seeks light and warmth, and in Puglia, it finds plenty of both. Here, Giovanni Aiello transforms clusters into flavors that captivate even the most discerning sommeliers." FULL ARTICLE: https://lespresso.it/c/idee/2023/6/4/il-vino-in-valle-ditria-ha-il-suo-chakra/3586

Repubblica https://www.repubblica.it/il-gusto/2022/05/17/news/vino_verdeca_puglia_valle_dei_trulli_giovanni_aiello_enologo_per_amore-349382595/ L'Espresso https://lespresso.it/c/idee/2023/6/4/il-vino-in-valle-ditria-ha-il-suo-chakra/3586 Luciano Pignataro...

The star-rated chef Angelo Sabatelli, which is patron of a restaurant in Putignano that brings his name, has published one of his recipes for a first spring course on the “Guida ai sapori e ai piaceri della Puglia-edizione 2018”, with season vegetables, shrimps and an outstanding match. His advice? Bring a bottle of Chakra Rosato wine by Giovanni Aiello to the table! A perfect...

On the 4th May we will be present in Salice Salentino (Lecce), in the magnificent setting of Castello Monaci in occasion of one of the most glamour events dedicated to the wine world. That’s Vinoway, with its Wine Selection 2018. This event has been conceived and arranged by Davide Gangi, the President of the Cultural Association and Promotion Vinoway Italy, with the aim of promoting...

“We are wise when we drink well: those who can’t drink, know nothing.”, that’s one of the quotes about wine of the poet Nicolas Boileau most used by winelovers. Now, why is so important know how to drink and taste? And, above all, what do you need to know to start? Find it out in this little guide with some tips given by sommelier and experts! 1) CHOOSE A...