One of Puglia's most exciting projects, the Accademia dei Racemi was the brainchild of Gregory Perrucci and his wife Elisabetta Goria; founded in 1999 to enhance the quality of wines in the region and shine a spotlight on the indigenous grape varieties of Puglia. It is actually a family of many small estates who share the same aim and philosophy. The estates involved in the project are Racemi, Pervini, Sinfarosa, Tenute Pozzopalo, Felline, Masseria Pepe, Torreguaceto and Casale Bevagna, all estates that specialise in Primitivo along with local varieties that have been threatened with extinction. A noble project with exciting wines which have drawn praise from the Italian wine guide, Gambero Rosso.
