Cantina Terribile

Passion and Character in Manduria in the Heart of Salento.

Cantina Terribile is a small and brave winery located in Uggiano Montefusco, Manduria (Taranto). Founded by Giusi Terribile, a winewoman distinguished by her uncompromising pursuit of quality. The winery cultivates about 2.5 hectares of vineyards in the typical Salento Red Soil, near the Ionian Sea, with a philosophy focused on absolute quality and limited production.

Why Choose Cantina Terribile

✅ Limited production – About 6,000 bottles of flagship Primitivo per vintage
✅ Unique soil – Iron-rich Red Soil with layers of limestone and marl
✅ Ventilated vineyards – Beneficial influence of the nearby Ionian Sea
✅ Traditional method – Alberello training system with low yields for concentrated and high-quality grapes
✅ Wine diversity – Unfiltered Primitivo Terribile and Carattere Terribile blend with Negroamaro
✅ Strict philosophy – Only excellent grapes are vinified, ensuring high quality

Technical Data Sheet

Production area:	Manduria, Uggiano Montefusco (Taranto)
Vineyard size:	2.5 hectares
Main grape varieties:	Primitivo, Negroamaro
Training system:	Traditional Alberello
Annual production:	About 6,000 bottles of Primitivo Terribile

History and Winemaking Philosophy

The philosophy of Cantina Terribile is based on the relentless pursuit of quality, starting from the earth and grape selection. The Primitivo Terribile is an unfiltered wine aged in American and French oak barrels, followed by a long bottle aging to express elegance and complexity. The Carattere Terribile blends the power of Primitivo with the structure of Negroamaro for an intensely aromatic wine. The winery does not produce in vintages that do not meet excellence standards, ensuring consistently top-quality products.