Apulia
Apulia is a land of sea and sun and the Apulian wine contains all its warmth. The vine has been cultivated in Apulia since ancient times, so much so that Pliny the Elder defined Manduria as viticulosa, that is, "full of vines". If in the past the wine was used as a "blending" wine to reinforce other wines, today Apulian wines are widespread and appreciated all over the world. Production is abundant and is close to 5000000 hectoliters. The native grapes are the protagonists, both in the whites with Fiano and Bombino Bianco, and in the reds with Primitivo, Negroamaro and Nero di Troia, which are sometimes part of the more famous and larger appellations, other times smaller and unknown.
Apulian red wine: fruit in its pure state
Apulian red wines are usually structured and juicy, with a strong fruity character. The most famous grapes are undoubtedly the Negroamaro (which gives soft and velvety reds, with a slightly bitter background) and the Primitivo, famous above all for the Primitivo di Manduria, which instead gives structured wines with a good alcoholic content and which seems a relative of Californian Zinfandel. Not to forget the Uva di Troia and the black Malvasia, also protagonist of the famous rosé wines of Salento and of a small and unknown appellation: the Cacc'e Mitte di Lucera. Also noteworthy are the sweet wines from red berried grapes, such as Primitivo liqueur and Salice Salentino Aleatico Passito, which manage to highlight the full potential of Apulian wines.
Apulian white wine: all the goodness of the earth
Apulia is known for its red wines, but there are also fine Apulian white wines, from the Locorotondo to the white Gravina passing through the Castel del Monte appellation. In this region there are both native grapes, such as Bombino Bianco, Malvasia Bianca and Verdeca, and international grapes, such as Chardonnay, which has found a happy island in Salento and is today one of the most widespread in the region. Apulian white wines are fresh and drinkable and for this reason they are easy to pair. From the white berried grapes are also born fabulous dessert wines, such as Moscato di Trani, which is present both as a sweet wine and as a straw wine.
What are the finest Apulian wines?
The most prestigious and famous Apulian wines are known all over the world and usually have large companies behind them: among the many, we cannot fail to mention the historic Five Roses by Leone De Castris (progenitor of the Salento rosé wines), the wines of the Tormaresca estate and above all the Primitivo di Gianfranco Fino, one of the most awarded and famous Apulian wines among wine lovers.
When were Apulian rosé wines born?
Apulian rosé wines are born with Leone De Castris' Five Roses: at the end of the last world war, the American general Charles Poletti, commissioner for supplies of the allied forces, asked for a large supply of rosé wine from the Leone De Castris winery. Thus was born a 100% Italian wine, but with a strictly American name: Five Roses (from the Cinque Vie district, not far from the Negroamaro vineyards that give life to this wine). A story full of successes, which today sees in this kind of rosé wines a must of the summer, in Italy and beyond.
What are the Apulian DOCG wines?
Apulian DOCG wines include three red wines, Castel Del Monte Bombino Nero DOCG, Castel del Monte Nero di Troia DOCG and Castel del Monte Rosso Riserva DOCG, as well as of course a sweet wine, the sweet natural Primitivo di Manduria DOCG. However, there are numerous DOC and IGT wines, scattered throughout the region from the Gargano to the extreme tip of Salento.
Salento Fiano IGT 2024 Notte Rossa
The Fiano di Notte Rossa comes to life from the hills north of the province of Taranto, characterized by a good temperature range between day and night.
Destemming and soft pressing of the grapes with subsequent cold static decantation to allow natural cleaning. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in a stainless steel tank at 16°C. Refinement in steel
Straw yellow, nose rich in fragrant floral notes combined with hints of fresh exotic fruit. On the palate it envelops with a decisive softness suppor...
View product pagePuglia IGT Vermentino 2024 Velarino
Vermentino Velarino is inspired by the large curtain that since ancient Rome has separated the stage from the audience and creates a sense of expectation that results in the full appreciation of the show, just as happens to those who choose and uncork these wines.
Vermentino grapes are softly pressed and fermented for 15-20 days in thermo-regulated steel vats. The wine is then stored at 18-20 ° C always in steel until it is bottled.
Straw yellow in color with greenish reflections, the nose reveals...
View product pageSpumante Metodo Classico Pas Dosé D'Araprì
Pas Dosé d'Araprì is a Classic Method based on Bombino Bianco and Pinot Noir grapes, grown in the Apulian area of San Severo, in the Foggia area.
The harvest for the two varieties takes place in two separate situations, Pinot Noir at the end of August, Bombino Bianco in the second ten days of September, both with manual selection of the grapes. This cuvée stays for at least 30 months before disgorging without dosing syrup, in the basement of the ancient cellar.
It has an intense straw yellow color...
View product pageCastel del Monte DOC Chardonnay Pietrabianca 2024 Tormaresca
The Castel del Monte Tormaresca Pietrabianca dei Marchesi Antinori was born in vineyards, organically managed, located in the Bitontino municipality of Minervino Murge, in the heart of the DOC Castel del Monte.
It is mainly produced with Chardonnay and Fiano di Puglia grapes, harvested and selected by hand when fully ripe. After a short cold decantation, the must of Chardonnay ferments in new and French oak barrels at controlled temperature and ages in barriques where it carries out malolactic fe...
View product pageVino Spumante di Qualità Brut Grand Cuvée XXI Secolo Metodo Classico 2017 D'Araprì
The Sparkling Brut Gran Cuvèe XXI Century D'Araprì comes from the Contrada Monsignore and Contrada Baiocco vineyards, located in the heart of the Capitanata di Puglia.
It is produced with Bombino Bianco, Pinot Noir and Montepulciano grapes, harvested and selected manually. The grapes are subsequently pressed, fermented and vinified according to the classic Champenoise method. The bottles rest 60 months away from light at a controlled temperature of 13 °C in the basement of the cellar.
It is charac...
View product pagePuglia IGT Vermentino Uno di Uno 2024 Lupo Meraviglia
Vermentino Uno di Uno by Lupo Meraviglia is inspired with its label by the coat of arms of the city of Lecce, located just behind the "Masseria", which represents a wolf under an holm oak tree.
Vermentino grapes are softly pressed and fermented for 15-20 days in thermo-regulated steel vats. The wine is then stored at 18-20 ° C always in steel until it is bottled.
Straw yellow in color with greenish reflections, the nose reveals aromas of cedar, white peach, apricot and apple. The sip is fresh, wit...
View product pagePuglia IGT Verdeca 2024 Notte Rossa
This Verdeca rises in the wonderful Salento area, from vineyards located 100 meters above sea level.
Only Verdeca grapes are harvested in the second half of August. Vinified with a cold pre-maceration of 6-8 hours and a fermentation in French oak barrels, it is refined in the same containers for 3 months before being placed on the market.
It has a straw yellow color with beautiful golden reflections. Bringing the nose to the glass it is possible to perceive tempting hints of white flowers and vani...
View product pagePuglia IGT Talò Verdeca 2024 San Marzano
Verdeca di San Marzano belongs to the Talò line of the Apulian company. It is born in vines 100 m above sea level, located in San Marzano, in the heart of Salento.
Obtained exclusively from Verdeca grapes, carefully harvested during the second half of August, this white, after a cryomaceration of about 8 hours, completes the alcoholic fermentation in French oak barrels. Here it matures and refines its organoleptic characteristics for 3 months, with frequent bâtonnage.
Verdeca Talò is characterized...
View product pageSalento IGP Bianco Luna 2023 Conti Zecca
The Luna white wine from the Conti Zecca company was born in Puglia, in Salento, where the Zecca family has lived for centuries. With its name, the wine wants to evoke the clear and starry moonlit nights of Salento.
The wine is produced from Malvasia Bianca and Chardonnay grapes. The grapes are immediately cooled in a cold room, to then be destemmed and softly pressed. Vinification and aging take place in barriques.
Bright golden yellow in colour, the wine offers the nose intense aromas of exotic ...
View product pageSalento IGT Chardonnay Simera 2024 Castello Monaci
Simera di Castello Monaci presents itself as a modern wine for the Salento tradition.
It is entirely made from Chardonnay grapes, harvested in the second decade of August. After a soft pressing and a static cold settling, the fermentation takes place at a temperature of 12-15 ° C. Finally, the wine rests on its own yeasts, undergoing several batonnage before being bottled.
The wine is characterized by a straw yellow color, with greenish reflections. The nose offers an intense aroma of fresh fruit....
View product pageSalento IGT Fiano Torremossa 2024 Masseria Li Veli
The Torremossa of Masseria Li Veli was born in Salento, in Puglia, from Fiano grapes.
The pure Fiano grapes are vinified in steel tanks at a controlled temperature, and then aged for a few weeks on the fine lees, always in steel tanks.
It has a straw yellow color and expresses aromas of white and yellow flowers, plum and mineral notes on the nose. The sip is dry and round, with a good persistence.
Excellent to accompany fish first courses, risotto alla marinara and grilled fish and shellfish.
View product pagePuglia Chardonnay IGT 2024 Tormaresca
The Apulia Chardonnay of the Marquis Antinori was born in the vineyards of the Tormaresca farm, owned by the Antinori family and located in the Salento and Murgia areas of Bari.
It is produced exclusively with Chardonnay grapes, softly pressed to obtain the must, which is cooled and kept at a temperature of 10 ° C for 24 hours, in order to obtain a natural settling. The clarified must ferments, with selected yeasts, in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 16...
View product pageSalento Fiano IGT Apulo 2023 Masseria Altemura
The Àpulo Bianco of Masseria Altemura is a white wine produced mainly from Fiano grapes, from vineyards located in the magical Salento terroir, with an extraordinary exposure to the sun and cool breezes with a mitigating effect from the Ionian and Adriatic seas. The soil is characterized by white limestone rocks and the characteristic red soil of Salento.
Once harvested, the Fiano grapes and other complementary white grape varieties harvested within the estate undergo a soft pressing. Fermentatio...
View product pageSalento IGT Fiano Roycello 2023 Tormaresca
The Roycello signed Antinori was born on the Maìme estate, in the Brindisi municipality of San Pietro Vernotico.
It is produced entirely with Fiano grapes, harvested and selected only by hand. After a short maceration, the must ferments in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 16 ° C. Subsequently the wine ages for 3 months in the same containers, on its lees, and in bottle for another 3 months, before being marketed.
Antinori's Roycello has a bright straw yellow color. The nose ope...
View product pagePuglia IGP Fiano L'Uetta 2024 Masca del Tacco
The white wine L'Uetta di Masca del Tacco is a 100% Fiano produced in Puglia from vines that grow on flat land rich in iron.
After the harvest, the grapes are subjected to cryomaceration, followed by soft pressing and static decantation. Fermentation is slow and takes place at low temperatures, with final aging on the yeasts in steel vats.
In the glass the wine appears a pale yellow with greenish reflections. The nose reveals itself with aromas of white flowers, melon, citrus and salty hints. On t...
View product pagePuglia IGP Fiano Calaluna 2024 Paolo Leo
Paolo Leo's Calaluna white wine is born in vineyards located in the province of Brindisi.
It is made exclusively of Fiano grapes, which are destemmed and pressed. This is followed by cold maceration for 6-8 hours and soft pressing, followed by clarification. Fermentation takes place in steel vats for 10-12 days, followed by refinement for 3 months in the same containers.
It is characterized by a straw yellow color. The nose opens with a bouquet of different citrus fruits. On the palate it is fresh...
View product pageSalento IGT Fiano Bianca Terra 2024 Vespa Vignaioli per Passione
Bianca Terra is a white wine produced by Vespa Vignaioli, located in the heart of Puglia. Made with native Fiano grapes, this wine embodies the authentic expression of the territory, thanks to the skilled vineyard management and a production philosophy attentive to environmental respect.
The winemaking process involves a gentle pressing of the grapes, followed by fermentation at controlled temperatures in stainless steel tanks, to preserve freshness and aromas. Aging continues in steel, with a sh...
View product pagePuglia IGT Vermentino 2023 Velarino
Vermentino Velarino is inspired by the large curtain that since ancient Rome has separated the stage from the audience and creates a sense of expectation that results in the full appreciation of the show, just as happens to those who choose and uncork these wines.
Vermentino grapes are softly pressed and fermented for 15-20 days in thermo-regulated steel vats. The wine is then stored at 18-20 ° C always in steel until it is bottled.
Straw yellow in color with greenish reflections, the nose reveals...
View product pageTerre d'Otranto DOC Chardonnay Charà 2022 Castello Monaci
Chardonnay Charà was born in the vineyards of Castello Monaci, in Puglia. Charà means joy , in Salento: the joy that unites the French tradition with that of Salento in this wine.
It is produced entirely with Chardonnay grapes, which are vinified in concrete eggs, where the wine subsequently ages for a few months.
It is characterized by a deep straw yellow colour. The nose brings aromas of tropical fruit, among which banana and pineapple stand out, accompanied by sweet notes of almond paste. In th...
View product pageSalento Chardonnay IGT 2024 Cantele
Augusto Cantele was one of the visionary pioneers of contemporary Apulian Chardonnay, capable of reflecting the terroir in which it is grown, namely the warm Salento, more precisely that of the areas of Guagnano, in the province of Lecce, and of Montemesola, in the province of Taranto.
The harvest takes place during the first ten days of August, followed by soft pressing of the bunches and cooling of the must at a temperature of 10 ° C. Fermentation takes place in steel tanks at a controlled temp...
View product pageSalento IGT Verdeca Petraluce 2024 Castello Monaci
The Verdeca Pietraluce was born in the vineyards of Castello Monaci, in Puglia.
It is produced entirely with pure Verdeca grapes. After a soft pressing, the grapes are vinified in thermo-controlled steel tanks. At the beginning of February, the product is reassembled and aged for about 2 months in the bottle.
It is characterized by a deep straw yellow colour. The nose brings aromas of tropical fruit, among which banana and pineapple stand out, accompanied by notes of white and purple flowers. In t...
View product pageValle d'Itria IGT Minutolo 2023 Polvanera
Puglia Minutolo di Polvanera was born in vineyards located in Gioia del Colle, in the Marchesana area.
It is produced exclusively with Minutolo grapes, harvested only by hand. The grapes undergo a soft pressing and then ferment in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 14 ° C for 25 days.
This white wine is characterized by a straw yellow color, with greenish reflections. The nose opens with intense aromas of bergamot, banana and nectarine, enriched with pleasant notes of chamomile a...
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