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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.

Primitivo di Manduria DOC Riserva 2018 Masseria Ficarigna

Puglia IGT Tre di Tre 2023 Lupo Meraviglia

Primitivo di Manduria DOC Riserva 2018 Villa da Filicaja

Puglia IGT Negroamaro-Primitivo 2024 Masseria Ficarigna

Primitivo di Manduria DOP Mirea 2023 Masseria Borgo dei Trulli

Primitivo di Manduria DOC Riserva 2021 Doppio Passo

Primitivo di Manduria DOP Lu Rappaio 2023 Masca del Tacco

Salento IGT Susumaniello 2021 Masseria Ficarigna

Primitivo di Manduria DOC Passo del Cardinale 2023 Paolo Leo

Salento IGT Negroamaro 2022 Masseria Ficarigna

Puglia IGP Primitivo Appassimento 2024 Maxale

Puglia IGT Rosso Tre di Tre Limited Edition 2023 Lupo Meraviglia

Puglia IGT Nero di Troia Gelso d'Oro 2022 Podere 29

Puglia IGT Primitivo 2024 Doppio Passo

Primitivo di Manduria DOC 2022 Masseria Ficarigna

Puglia IGT Rosso Appassimento 2024 Botter

Salento IGP Rosso Notte Rossa

Primitivo di Manduria Riserva DOC 2020 Notte Rossa