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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.

Brindisi DOC Susumaniello Torre Testa 2019 Tenute Rubino

Puglia IGT Primitivo Don Antonio 2017 Coppi

Salice Salentino DOP 2021 Masseria Borgo dei Trulli

Primitivo di Manduria DOP Duna Mirante 2020 Masseria Borgo dei Trulli

Valle d'Itria IGP Susumaniello Alture 2022 Paolo Leo

Puglia IGP Chardonnay Battigia 2023 Paolo Leo

Salento IGP Aglianico Terra 2019 Conti Zecca

Puglia IGT Negroamaro 2022 Donato Angiuli

Salento Chardonnay IGT 2023 Cantele

Salento IGT Negroamaro Calafuria 2020 Tormaresca

Primitivo di Manduria DOC 2021 Borgo del Mandorlo

Puglia IGT Fiano Scariazzo 2021 Rivera

Vino Spumante di Qualità Rosé Brut Calce 2017 San Marzano

Valle d'Itria IGT Minutolo 2023 Polvanera

Puglia IGP Negroamaro 2022 Paolo Leo

Salento IGP Passito Polline 2022 San Marzano

Puglia IGP Nero di Troia 2022 Zensa

Salice Salentino DOC Negroamaro Sei Caselle 2021 Tagaro