Brindisi, Cacc’e mmitte di Lucera, Castel del Monte, Galatina, Gioia del Colle, Gravina, Martina Franca, Matino, Moscato di Trani, Orta Nova, Ostuni, Primitivo di Manduira, Salice Salentino, San Severo
Important DOCs:
Salice Salentino DOC
Primitivo di Manduria DOC
Castel del Monte DOC
Primary Grape Varieties:
Red Wine Grapes:
Primitivo, Negroamaro, Malvasia Nera, Nero di Troia
White Wine Grapes:
Fiano, Verdeca, Bombino Bianco, Bianco d’Alessano
Harvesting:
Manual / Machinery
Fermentation/Vinification:
Harvested grapes are destemmed and crushed
Fermented in Steel Tanks, Concrete Vats, or Oak Barrels
Aging:
Wines made for early consumption are aged in Steel Tanks
Wines meant for extended aging are aged in Oak Barrels and Bottles
Types of Wine:
Primitivo
Full-bodied red wine
Flavors of ripe berries, plums, spices
High alcohol content
Velvety texture and smooth tannins
Negroamaro
Medium to full-bodied red wine
Flavors of dark fruits, blackberries, licorice
Robust and intense
Good balance of tannins and acidity
Salice Salentino
Medium-bodied red wine
Typical blend of Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera
Flavors of black fruits, herbs, touch of spice
Good structure
Deep ruby color
Primitivo di Manduria
Full-bodied red wine
Rich flavors of blackberries, cherries, and dark chocolate
Velvety tannins and a long, persistent finish
Fiano
Dry, crisp, and aromatic white wine
Flavors of citrus fruits, peaches, and floral notes
