Puglia

Apulian wines are gaining more and more popularity also internationally. This is mainly due to the increase in quality that has been observed in recent years in the production of red and rosé wines made from Primitivo and Negroamaro grapes, the two red grape varieties that represent Apulian oenology in the world. In the last 20 years there has been a quality revolution in the wines of Apulia, which for decades was called 'the cellar of Europe', when the quantity of wine produced was at the expense of quality.

Among the sunniest regions in Italy, Apulia enjoys a particularly favourable climate that is strongly influenced by the beneficial influence of the sea, which gives the wines freshness, structure and balance. Today, Apulia has 4 DOCGs.

Primitivo is the main grape variety that finds its highest expression in the region of Manduria. Other indigenous vines of the Apulia region are Susumaniello, Malvasia Nera di Lecce and Nero di Troia. Apulian red wines are best enjoyed with dishes such as roast lamb, pasta with sausage or with the traditional Bombette.

Absolutely not to be underestimated are the excellent Apulian rosé wines, mainly produced from Negroamaro and Primitivo grapes, which are pleasantly fresh and drinkable. They go very well with fish soup or cod with baked potatoes and olives.

Although the most representative wines of the region are the reds and rosés, we should not forget some interesting white wines made from indigenous grapes such as Verdeca or Bombino bianco, which are an ideal pairing with a nice dish of orecchiette pasta with turnip tops, for example.

Salento IGT Rosso Bascià 2021 Notte Rossa

Primitivo di Manduria Riserva DOC 2019 Notte Rossa

Castel del Monte Rosso Riserva DOCG Il Falcone 2018 Rivera

Salento IGT Susumaniello Rosso Oltremé 2020 Tenute Rubino

Salento IGP Primitivo Saracena 2022 Masseria Borgo dei Trulli

Primitivo di Manduria DOC Stilio 2022 Mottura

Cacc'e Mmitte di Lucera DOC Motta del Lupo 2021 Paolo Petrilli

Puglia IGT Primitivo Rosé 2023 Doppio Passo

Salento Negroamaro IGT Teresa Manara 2020 Cantele

Salento Negroamaro Rosato IGT 2023 Notte Rossa

Castel del Monte Chardonnay DOC Preludio N° 1 2023 Rivera

Puglia IGP Nero di Troia Mancinello 2021 Tagaro

Salento IGP Primitivo Cabernet Sauvignon Tenuta Albrizzi 2021 Due Palme

Primitivo di Manduria DOP Riserva Li Filitti 2020 Masca del Tacco

Puglia IGT Nero di Troia Gelso d'Oro 2021 Podere 29

Primitivo di Manduria DOC Raccontami 2020 Vespa Vignaioli per Passione

Salento Verdeca IGT Askos 2023 Masseria Li Veli

Salento IGT Fichimori 2023 Tormaresca