Christmas is the time of year when the table becomes a time for storytelling, memory, and sharing. In Vieste and the Gargano, this story also unfolds through wine and oil, products that preserve the history of the land and the people who live there every day. This is where the experience of Merinum Cellars, a young company with deep roots in the area, capable of bringing Vieste to your Christmas table, wherever you are.
A memory turned into wine
Cantine Merinum was born in Vieste, at the foot of the Umbra ForestIn the heart of the Gargano National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A symbolic place, where nature and silence accompany the work among the vines. The winery embodies Cinzia's dreams and passions, rooted in a childhood memory: a summer afternoon in her grandfather's vineyard. From there, a project takes shape, transforming memory into wine, allowing time to add depth and character.
Cinzia and Luigi's objective is clear: to give Vieste and Gargano a high quality wine that can represent this territory in the world, starting from the local vinesBombino Bianco, Nero di Troia, Sussumaniello, and Malvasia Nera thus become ambassadors of an authentic land, capable of surprising even at Christmas. 
Merinum wines for the holiday table, also available online
During the Christmas season, Cantine Merinum wines find a natural place alongside traditional dishes. Theos, Bombino Bianco in purity, fresh and bright, is perfect for seafood appetizers, raw dishes and delicate first courses. Cinthya, rosé from Nero di Troia, elegantly accompanies structured but balanced dishes, while the Don Giovanni, an intense red from Malvasia Nera and Nero di Troia, is ideal for meats, roasts and mature cheeses, the unmissable protagonists of the holidays.
For those who are also looking for a gift idea, the wooden boxes and the selections of 3 or 6 bottles represent a refined choice, capable of describing Vieste with simplicity and style.
Alongside wine, Cantine Merinum also produces a extra virgin olive oil High-quality, Monocultivar Ogliarola Garganica. The centuries-old olive trees grow in the pristine Gargano countryside and produce a balanced, fragrant oil, perfect for enhancing any Christmas recipe, from traditional country dishes to simpler preparations.
Both wine and oil can be purchased conveniently through theofficial e-commerce from the cellar, an ideal solution for taking home or giving as a gift an authentic piece of Gargano even during the holidays.
Experiences and tastings even at Christmas
Christmas in Vieste isn't just about dining, but also about slowing down and discovering new things. Even during the Christmas season, Cantine Merinum offers experiences and tastings Designed for those who want to explore the area through their senses, the guided tastings, led by an expert sommelier, take place at Tenuta Padre Pio and include three glasses of wine accompanied by platters of typical local and locally sourced products.
The tour concludes with a sunset stroll through the vineyards, at the foot of the Umbra Forest, for a firsthand experience of Gargano's native grape varieties. An authentic experience, also available in other languages, perfect for a holiday gift or to share with friends and family.
Bringing Vieste to your Christmas table means choosing authentic stories, distinctive flavors, and products that speak of time, care, and passion. Cantine Merinum manages to capture all of this in a glass and a bottle of olive oil, making Christmas even more deeply connected to its homeland.
