Quick Facts about Puglia Wine
Wine Region:
- Puglia, Italy
Sub Areas:
- 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:
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Primitivo
- Full-bodied red wine
- Flavors of ripe berries, plums, spices
- High alcohol content
- Velvety texture and smooth tannins
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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
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Primitivo di Manduria
- Full-bodied red wine
- Rich flavors of blackberries, cherries, and dark chocolate
- Velvety tannins and a long, persistent finish
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Fiano
- Dry, crisp, and aromatic white wine
- Flavors of citrus fruits, peaches, and floral notes
- Good acidity level
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Verdeca
- light to medium body white wine
- Aromas of white flowers, green apples, and herbs
- Pale straw color
- Fresh acidity with a clean, vibrant finish