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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.

Puglia IGT Primitivo - Negroamaro 2024 Elettra

Primitivo di Manduria DOC Talò 2023 San Marzano

Puglia IGP Nero di Troia 2023 Zensa

Primitivo di Manduria DOC Villa Santera 2023 Leone de Castris

Castel del Monte DOCG Nero di Troia Riserva Puer Apuliae 2017 Rivera

Puglia Primitivo IGT Neprica 2024 Tormaresca

Puglia IGT Primitivo Alchymia 2024 Duca di Saragnano

Puglia IGT Negroamaro Primitivo Canti

Puglia IGT Negroamaro 2022 Salsedine

Salento IGT Primitivo 2024 Notte Rossa

Salento Rosato IGT Five Roses Anniversario 2024 Leone de Castris

Primitivo di Manduria DOP Riserva Li Filitti 2021 Masca del Tacco

Gioia del Colle DOC Primitivo 17 Vigneto Montevella 2022 Polvanera

Salice Salentino DOP Riserva Selvarossa 2021 Due Palme

Puglia IGT Uno di Uno Rosé 2024 Lupo Meraviglia

Salento Rosato IGT Five Roses 2024 Leone de Castris

Primitivo di Manduria DOC Stilio 2022 Mottura

Spumante Metodo Classico Pas Dosé D'Araprì