Lu Rappaio Primitivo di Manduria

Masca del Tacco was established in 2010 by Felice Mergè and his father, Armando Mergè, who acquired and modernized the historic building of the Cooperativa Comunale dei Produttori di Erchie, active since 1949. Located in the Salento Peninsula of Puglia, Southern Italy, the estate focuses on showcasing the potential of native grape varieties. The 'Lu Rappaio' bottling is a tribute to the traditional viticulture of the Manduria area, where the warm Mediterranean climate and cooling sea breezes from the Ionian Sea create an ideal environment for cultivating high-quality grapes. The name itself refers to the tightly-packed grape clusters in the local dialect, representing the estate's deep connection to regional heritage and land.