Masseria Cuturi
Masseria Cuturi is a unique 270 hectare estate located in Manduria, Puglia and dedicated to the cultivation of the region’s indigenous varietals using organic and sustainability-minded farming. Under the careful stewardship of the Rossi-Chauvenet family, Masseria Cuturi sits at the intersection of tradition and modern refinement in southern Puglia, highlighting rich Mediterranean fruit character while trying to preserve structure, balance, and a sense of place.At the turn of the 19th century, Tommaso Schiavoni Tarfuri, a Mandurian nobleman, married the Countess Sabini di Altamura, Gioia del Colle, who brought some cuttings of Primitivo grapes as her dowry. Don Tommaso planted these cuttings when he took over the farmland of Masseria Cuturi.
Since that time, the property has been the cradle of Primitivo and benefits from a formidable array of natural resources which nurtures a fine expression of terroir. The hot Mediterranean climate, persistent sunshine and occasional sea breezes make for a near-perfect environment for viticulture. Extraordinary soil composed of cretaceous limestone under layers of iron-rich quaternary deposits, the Primitivo planted here ripens earlier than other Apulian red grapes.
Today, at Masseria Cuturi, there are nearly 140 hectares of Primitivo, Negramaro and Fiano vines planted. In addition to their commitment to the highest quality agriculture, the family continues to maintain five-hundred-year-old olive trees, act as caretakers for woodlands and ancient archaeological sites that date from around 300 BCE, and preserve ancient farm structures that were built between the late 1700s and the early 1800s.
