L'Archetipo, Greco Bianco, Puglia, Italy Testalonga biodynamic approach to growing grapes

biodynamic approach to growing grapes and making wine and believe in minimal interference

former sommelier and now the co-owner of Leroy in Shoreditch

earthy and approachable it’s great with a wide range of foods

even having a dividing dating system

The name Pheasant's Tears refers to an old Georgian story where only the best wines are good enough to make a pheasant cry

L'Archetipo, Greco Bianco, Puglia, Italy Testalonga biodynamic approach to growing grapesValentino Dibenedetto and his four children practice natural, no till regenerative farming on their land in Puglia in the heel of Italy. Influenced by Japanese farmer philosopher Masanubo Fukuoka and Rudolf Steiner, the aim is to protect soil health and structure, build a natural layer of Humus, enhance biodiversity and thereby produce fantastic grapes and beautiful, natural wines. As well as 25 hectares of vineyards the family farms around 35