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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 Negroamaro IGT 2022 Cantele

Vino Spumante di Qualità Brut Calce 2017 San Marzano

Spumante Metodo Classico Pas Dosé D'Araprì

Castel del Monte Aglianico DOC Bocca di Lupo 2020 Tormaresca

Salento IGT Coribante 2022 Castello Monaci

Salento IGP Bianco Luna 2023 Conti Zecca

Salento IGT Flarò 2022 Vespa Vignaioli per Passione

Salice Salentino Riserva DOC 2019 Cantele

Puglia IGT Nero di Troia Gelso Nero 2022 Podere 29

Primitivo di Manduria DOC Riserva Piano Chiuso 2019 Masca del Tacco

Puglia IGT Vermentino 2023 Velarino

London Dry Gin JR09 JRose

Puglia IGT Primitivo Dieci.Nove.Dieci 2022 Losito e Guarini

Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale DOCG Dolceluna 2019 PietraPura

Salento Primitivo IGT Torcicoda 2022 Tormaresca

Primitivo di Manduria Riserva DOC Anniversario 62 2019 San Marzano

Puglia IGP Nero di Troia Passito Maccone 2019 Donato Angiuli

Puglia IGP Negroamaro Lu Ceppu 2022 Masca del Tacco