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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 IGT Susumaniello 2022 Velarino

Castel del Monte DOC Sauvignon Terre al Monte 2023 Rivera

Puglia IGT Uno di Uno Rosé 2023 Lupo Meraviglia

Puglia IGT Rosso Appassimento 2023 Botter

Salento IGP Negroamaro Notte Rossa

Primitivo di Manduria DOC 2022 Notte Rossa

Salento Fiano IGT 2023 Notte Rossa

Puglia IGT Vermentino Uno di Uno 2023 Lupo Meraviglia

Puglia IGP Primitivo Appassimento 2022 Maxale

Salento IGT Bianco Edda 2022 San Marzano

Primitivo di Manduria DOC Talò 2022 San Marzano

Salento Primitivo IGT Danza delle Spade 2023 Montemajor

Salento Negroamaro IGT Calafuria 2023 Tormaresca

Salento IGT Malvasia Nera 2021 Velarino

Salento Primitivo Rosato IGT 2023 Notte Rossa

Puglia IGP Primitivo 2022 Zensa

Salice Salentino DOP Riserva Selvarossa 2020 Due Palme

Puglia IGT Negroamaro Dieci.Nove.Dieci 2023 Losito e Guarini