Our Tintilia and its Crus
The estate extends over eighty hectares, fifty-two of which are vineyards, divided between three farms, all certified organic: the historic Contrada Petriera estate, Tenuta al Convento, and Tenuta al Calvario.
Tintilia thrives in the three distinct soil and climate conditions in which it is cultivated, drawing distinct expressive cues from each, which give the wine specific organoleptic characteristics and enhance its unique character.
Today our company is among the leading interpreters of this rare and extraordinary variety.
Tintilia thrives in the three distinct soil and climate conditions in which it is cultivated, drawing distinct expressive cues from each, which give the wine specific organoleptic characteristics and enhance its unique character.
Today our company is among the leading interpreters of this rare and extraordinary variety.
In Molise
According to Molisani “Tintilia” is nothing but a derivation of the name from the dialect word “Tenta” (Hue) in Molise is also called “Tintiglia” or “Tentiglia” given the particular features of this grape staining (= dye Tentiglia ) of dark red any garment.
Analysis
Legend says that the Tintilia could be the name of the Sardinian variety known as “Bovale Sardo or Bovale Grande”, but the results of genetic analysis have been loyal to the expectations: in fact, 21 of the 22 samples of Tintilia examined were perfectly identical between them and all distinct both from Bovale Sardo from Bovale Grande.
So all the analyzed samples are clones and are genetically distinct from the varieties Bovale Sardo and bovale Grande, so this result excludes the supposed synonymy between Tintilia and Bovale Sardo or Grande.
Legends...
It is said that the eldest son of Count Carafa of Ferrazzano (1300 c.a.) is engaged to the daughter of a high official of the Kingdom of Naples, of Spanish origin. The latter claims that the wedding banquet was served wine which arrives from his home nation. The drink gained unanimous praise from all the guests. Shortly after the young wife died and her husband decided to plant, just as a reminder of the beloved, vineyards for the production of wine that had crowned their union. In Molise language, “Tintilia” is nothing but a derivation of the name from the dialect word “Tenta” (Tinta). In the Molise’s language, in fact, it is also called “Tintiglia” or “Tentiglia” given the particular features of this grape staining (Tentiglia = dye) of dark red any garment.
The History
Ampelographic belonging to the group of “Tintorie” (varieties of berry with very colorful skin), until 1800 was one of the pillars of our region, but from the first post-war period witnessed his sudden demise, either because of its poor adaptability the plain, either by the spread of phylloxera, either by the advent of crops, undoubtedly, the most productive and only the obstinacy of a few growers in the area has prevented the final disappearance.