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from platform to cellar
in 1965 a tragic explosion sets fire to the methane platform paguro, which sinks into the depths of the adriatic. over time nature has taken possession of the giant of iron and steel, transforming it into an unusual natural barrier for the sandy seabed of the romagnola coast.
tonino guerra, the comparison
in 2008, during a friendly chat with tonino guerra, gianluca grilli learns the history of the paguro platform. curiosity intertwines with a passion for food and wine and gianluca begins a journey of research and oenological innovation on the relationship over time between brackish water and wine.
the idea and the constant research
years of research, which continue today, lead to an ever more in-depth knowledge of the method and scientific bases that give Tenuta Del Paguro wine its unique and unmistakable characteristics. from here the first winery to practice underwater refinement was born.
from platform to cellar
in 1965 a tragic explosion sets fire to the methane platform paguro, which sinks into the depths of the adriatic. over time nature has taken possession of the giant of iron and steel, transforming it into an unusual natural barrier for the sandy seabed of the romagnola coast.
tonino guerra, the comparison
in 2008, during a friendly chat with tonino guerra, gianluca grilli learns the history of the paguro platform. curiosity intertwines with a passion for food and wine and gianluca begins a journey of research and oenological innovation on the relationship over time between brackish water and wine.
the idea and the constant research
years of research, which continue today, lead to an ever more in-depth knowledge of the method and scientific bases that give Tenuta Del Paguro wine its unique and unmistakable characteristics. from here the first winery to practice underwater refinement was born.
born sumus ad congregationem hominus,
we were born with the instinct of union.
the absence of light protects the wine from alterations due to UV rays.
the isobar maintains a constant temperature of 10-13 degrees centigrade and makes the environment ideal for the refinement of wine.
the difference in pressure between bottling (at 1 bar) and refinement (at 4 bar at approximately 30 m depth).
finally the harmonious massage of the tides, which keep the wine molecules “alive”.
relationship over time between brackish water and wine.
The roots of this relationship go deep into history, dating back to the time of the ancient Greeks and Romans.
This particular maturation process harks back to the bacchanalian past, in which the magister bibendi, drawn by dice, expertly mixed a variety of wines, including the “salsi” or salty wines , which were produced with sun-dried grapes and then mixed, before the refinement phase, with sea water, in order to accelerate the maturation and prevent acetification.
Underwater aging reduces land use, saves energy through natural cooling, and preserves marine protected areas, promoting respect for nature and a sustainable future.
the wines are immersed in protected natural areas. we are committed to promoting knowledge and respect for them, and to guaranteeing a very low impact on them.
